Islamic Terms Dictionary
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Da'iy
Muslim missionary involved in da'wah. It can also have a general meaning referring to someone who calls others to a certain belief.
Da'wah
inviting others to Islam. Missionary work.
Daff
tambourine used in Arabia.
Dhikr
remembrance for the sake of Allah.
Dhimmi
a non-Muslim living under the protection of a Muslim state. He is exempt from duties of Islam like military and zakat but must instead pay a tax called jizya.
Dhu-n Nurayn
it means 'Possessor of the Two Lights'. It is used to refer to Uthman ibn Affan because he married two of the Prophet's daughters.
Din
means way of life or religion.
Dirham
a silver coin.
Du'a
a prayer.
Du'at
plural of da'iy.
Dunya
this world or life, as opposed to the Here after.
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