Lect 01: Key-terms-1

Prayers (صلوات) are a series of prescribed acts of worship that Muslims perform five times a day. The five prayers are Fajr (dawn), Zuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). Prayers are considered to be one of the five pillars of Islam.

Charity (صدقة) is the act of giving to those in need. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. Charity can be given in many forms, such as money, food, clothing, or other goods.

Greater pilgrimage (الحج الأكبر) is a religious journey that Muslims are required to make to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. The pilgrimage is a time for Muslims to come together and worship Allah. It is also a time for reflection and spiritual growth.

Fasting (الصيام) is the practice of abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a time for Muslims to focus on their spiritual lives and to develop self-discipline.

Agreed upon (متفق عليه) is an adjective that means that something is accepted by everyone. In the context of Islam, it refers to something that is agreed upon by all Muslims. For example, the five pillars of Islam are agreed upon by all Muslims.


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