Islamic Terms Dictionary
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Tahajjud
the Tahajjud prayer is an optional prayer that is supposed to be performed in the middle of the night. It is required that a person sleep a little before he gets up for the Tahajjud prayer. It can be performed anytime between Isha and Fajr.
Talbiyah
Undefined.
Tamr
means dates.
Taqwa
the love and fear that a Muslim feels for Allah. A person with taqwa desires to be in the good pleasures of Allah and to stay away from those things that would displease Allah. He is careful not to go beyond the bounds and limits set by Allah.
Tauhid
confirming the Oneness of Allah. It is the basis of Islam.
Tawaf
the circumferencing of the Ka'bah seven times. People usually do this during umrah or hajj.
Tayammum
Undefined.
Thawab
reward of blessing.
Torah
the Revelation that Allah sent down to Moses. It is the Jewish Holy Book
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