UV - Islamic Practices - Arabic Key Terms

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Pillar of prayer

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Salah

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First pillar: declaration of faith

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Shahadah

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Early morning meal at the start of the fast

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Suhoor

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Evening meal that breaks the fast

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Iftar

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Prayer time at sunset marking the end of the fast

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Maghrib

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Festival at Ramadan's end

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Eid ul Fitr

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Minimum savings for compulsory Zakat in Islam

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Nisab

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20% excess income paid by Shia Muslims

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Khums

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The call to prayer

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Adhaan

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Place where Prophet Muhammad's grandson was killed in battle (significant during Ashura)

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Karbala