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IDDAH (Also spelled as ‘Iddat)
A limited period of waiting after divorce and before re-marriage prescribed by Islamic law, so as to avoid any confusion regarding the paternity of any child born after the new marriage.
[See Holy Qur’an, Al-Baqara (2):231-235, At-Talaq (6 5):4-7.]
IFTAR
Breaking of the fast immediately after sunset. Iftar takes place at Maghreb as soon as the Adhan is called.
IHRAM
(1). The state in which one is prohibited from doing certain things which are lawful at other times. Umra and Hajj are performed in such a state.
(2). When one assumes such a state one must declare mentally and orally that he or she is assuming such a state for the purpose of Umra or Hajj. Then one must recite the Talbiyah.
(3). Dress: Men. It consists of two pieces of unstitched cloth: i). Rida - worn around the upper part of the body. ii). Izar- Worn below the waist. b). Women. Any full length dress which covers the entire body except for the hands and face, and is inconspicuous, i.e. it does not attract attention in any way whatsoever (tight, colorful, etc.).
(4). Behavior: Both men and women are not permitted to trim their hair or nails, wear perfume, harm or kill any living thing, including insects, or damage any plant or tree. They should avoid argument and loss of temper. Sexual intercourse between spouses is also not permitted.
IDDAH: (Also spelled as ‘Iddat)
A limited period of waiting after divorce and before re-marriage prescribed by Islamic law, so as to avoid any confusion regarding the paternity of any child born after the new marriage.
[See Holy Qur’an, Al-Baqara (2):231-235, At-Talaq (6 5):4-7.]
Hudud (Arabic , also transliterated hadud, hudood (singular hadd):
literal meaning "limit", or "restriction") is the word often used in Islamic literature for the bounds of acceptable behaviour and the punishments for serious crimes. In Islamic law or Sharia, hudud usually refers to the class of punishments that are fixed for certain crimes that are considered to be "claims of God." They include theft, fornication, consumption of alcohol, and apostasy, etc.
HAJJ MABRUR
Usually said as part of a longer wish (... and thanb maghfoor = sins forgiven) for someone who is going to or returning from Hajj.
It means Hajj accepted by Allah for being perfectly performed according to the Prophet's Sunnah and with legally earned money.
FARD: Obligatory
An act which is obligatory upon Muslims. Punishment awaits those who fail to carry out these acts.
There are two categories:
(1). Far ‘Ain: Obligatory on every Muslim who is mature, healthy and sane.
(2). Fard Kifaya: Obligatory on at least one person in the Muslim community.
FALAAH: Flourishing
Real florishing lies in "enjoining what is right and forbidding what is evil." (Surah Aali ‘Imran (3):104).
One of the sentences that is said during the Adhan and Iqama, "Haya ‘ala Falaah" (Hasten to flourishing).
Other derivations: Muflih = the person who is successful, the person whose deeds and actions have gained Allah Ta’ala's pleasure.
See Holy Qur’an, Surah 23:
[23:1]
Flourishing are really the believers
[23:2]
who concentrate their attention in humbleness when offering Salāh (prayers)
[23:3]
and who keep themselves away from vain things,
[23:4]
and who are performers of Zakāh ,
[23:5]
and who guard their private parts
[23:6]
except from their wives or from those (bondwomen who are) owned by their hands, as they are not to be blamed.
[23:7]
However, those who seek (sexual pleasure) beyond that are the transgressors
[23:8]
- and (success is attained) by those who honestly look after their trusts and covenant,
[23:9]
and who consistently observe their prayers.
[23:10]
Those are the inheritors
[23:11]
who will inherit Firdaus (the Paradise). They will be there forever.
FAQIR: A poor person
In Islam, poverty may take two forms.
(1). Worldly. A person who does not have the financial means to help himself.
(2). In the Akhira (Hereafter). A Person who has failed to gain the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala, by way of disobedience, thus earning a place in the Nar (Hellfire).
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