Glossary of Terms

Subhanuahu wa Ta'ala

Glorious and Exalted is He

Subhan Allah

Glory be to Allah

Surah

Chapter of Qur'an

Sunni

Follower of Jurisprudence from Imams Abu Hanifa, Malik, Shafai, and Hanbal

Sufi

Muslim mystic denies self for communinion with God

Sihr

Sorcery, Witchcraft

Shirk

Polytheism, Believing in multiple deities

Shi'a

Follower of Jurisprudence from Imam Ali

Shaykh, Sheikh

Elder, Expert, Knowledgeable, Senior

Shariah

Islamic guidance, law or rule

Sawm

Fasting

Salam

Peace

Salah

Prayer

Sahih

Authentic

Sahabah

Companions of Prophet Mohammad, pbuh

Sadqah

Charity, Poor Due

Shaytan

Devil, Satan

Shahadah

Declaration, Testimoney, Witness