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Habeeb (حبيب)

The word habib on its own means 'beloved', but with the i on the end of the word you attribute the word to yourself so habibi means 'my beloved'. Also see Habibi.

Habeel (هابيل)

Habeel, also spelt habil, is the name of the second son of Prophet Adam (PBUH). He was murdered by his brother Qabeel out of jelousy.

Habibi (حبيبي)

Habibi means 'My love' or 'My beloved'. Habibi is the form of the word used to refer to men. The feminine form is 'habibti'.

Habibtak (حبيبتك)

Habibtek means 'your love'.

Habibti (حبيبتي)

When a person wishes to say 'my dear' or 'my beloved' to a woman, he says 'habibti'. If it was said to a man, the word would be 'habibi'.

Hadith (حديث)

It means "something new" or a "talk". In Islam, Hadith refers to that which is attributed to the Prophet (SAW) as regards words, actions or approvals, physical features and characteristics.

Hafidh (حافظ)

(1) A person is labelled a 'hafidh' if he or she has memorized the whole Quran.
(2) Protect
(3) Keep (safe)
(4) Memorize

Hafsah (حفصة)

Hafsah is the name of one of the wives of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH&HP). She is the daughter of Umar bin al-Khattab.span id=

Hai (حي)

Alive or living.

Haider (حيدر)

Haider is a popular boy's name. It means lion, and Haider was the original name Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS) was given by his mother.

Hair (شعر)

The Arabic word for hair is 'Sha`ar'.

Hajj (حج)

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. The Hajj is a pilgrimage to the city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Hajj is obligatory on every Muslim except those who are ill or have financial constraints.

Hajj ceremonies

Pilgrimage to Mecca (an obligatory Islamic ceremony by visiting the Holy places and doing religious rituals in Mecca)

Hajji (حجي)

A male who has gone to Makkah and done the obligatory Hajj ritual is called a Hajji. A female who has done it is known as a Hijjiyah.

Hakam (حكم)

Judge or referee.

Halal (حلال)

Permissible, lawful. Used especially in referance to food.

Ham (لحم الخنزير)

Ham is pig meat, so the Arabic words means pig meat - Laham al-khanzeer.

Hamd (حمد)

Praise. The word Hamd alone is not very useful but when used in phrases like 'Al hamdu lillah', (The) Praise be to Allah, it is effective.

Hamzah (حمزه)

Hamzah (RA) was one of the uncles of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH&HP). He died a martyr in the battle of Uhud after being struck with a spear in his back. He was titled 'assadullah', the lion of God, as he was a very strong and brave defender of Islam.

Happy (فرحان)

The Arabic word for happy is farhan.

Haq (حق)

This word could mean: Truth, Truthfulness, Prerogative, Birthright, Correct, Right, etc.

Haram (حرام)

(1) Prohibited, illegal. Mostly used in referance to actions as well as foods.
(2) Sacred/Holy - as in Masjid al-Haram (The sacred mosque) in Mecca and within it is the Kaaba.

Harami (حرامي)

Thief or Burglar.

Harb (حرب)

War or battle.

Haroon (هارون)

See Harun.

Harun (هارون)

Harun (or Haroon) is Aaron in English. Prophet Aaron (PBUH) was Moses's eloquent brother who helped him proclaim his mission to Pharaoh. When Moses (PBUH) went to fulfill the appointment with his Lord on Mount Sinai, Aaron succeeded him in leading the Israelites. During this period a man called Al-Samiri suggested to the Israelites that they make the golden figure of a calf to worship. Thus they went astray and committed a great sin. Aaron persistently tried to convince them to return to the worship of Allah, but they did not listen to him. Upon his return, Moses was angered by the Israelites and began to re-educate them about the true religion.

Hasan (حسن)

(1) Good or acceptable. Used to indicate authenticity of some reports in Hadith.
(2) The name of the Grandson of the Prophet (SAW) and son of Imam Ali (AS). Also written as Hassan, Hasen, Hassen.

Hasanat (حسنات)

When a good deed is done a Muslim gains positive points called hasanat or thawab. When a person is brought before God for judgement their good deeds will be weighed-up against their bad deeds (ithim).

Hassen (حسن)

(1) The name of the Grandson of the Prophet (SAW) and son of Imam Ali (AS). Also written as Hassan, Hasen, Hassen.
(2) Good or acceptable.

Hate (كراهة)

The Arabic word for hate is Karahah.

To say that you hate cheese for example, you say 'Ikreh Jibin'.


Hawaa (حواء)

Hawaa is the name of Prophet Adam's wife, know as Eve in English books.

Haya (حياة)

See Hayat.

Hayat (حياة)

Life.

Heart (قلب)

The Arabic word for heart is qelb.

Heaven (جنة)

The Arabic word for heaven (paradise) is 'Jannah'.

Heba (هبه)

See Hibah.

Hell (جهنم)

The Arabic word for hell is Jahanam.

Hello (السلام عليكم)

The Arabic word for hello is marhaba but most commonly used is Assalamu Alaikum which is the universal Muslim greeting.

Help (مساعده)

The Arabic word for help is 'musa`edeh'.
To say 'help me' you say 'sa`idni'.
'Can you help me please' is 'mumkin tsa`idni min fadhlek'.

The Arabic shown is for 'musa`edeh'.


Hiba (هبه)

See Hibah.

Hibah (هبه)

Hibah means gift - a gift from Allah. It is a popular girl's name.

Hidayah (هداية)

The actual guiding of someone to the true path.

Higra (هجره)

See Hijrah.

Hijab (حجاب)

Literally means Concealing, screening, cover, protecting and is used to refer to the mandatory (wajib) dress of the muslim female. It is usually a (1m x 1m) piece of cloth that is wound around the head to cover the hair, the ears and the neck.

Hijabi (حجابي)

Hijabi is a slang term used to label a lady as a hijab (veil) wearing woman. It is not derogatory. The term that is better used to refer to a veiled woman is muhajjibah.

Hijabi is not a recognised Arabic word so the Arabic shown here mimicks the phonetic pronunciation.


Hijjiyah (حجيه)

A female who has gone to Mecca and done the obligatory Hajj ritual is called a Hijjiyah. A male who has done it is known as a Hajji.

Hijrah (هجره)

Means migration. The Hijrah refers to the Prophet's migration from Mecca to Madinah. This journey took place in the twelfth year of his mission (622 C.E.). This is the beginning of the Muslim calendar. By islamic law the word hijrah usually refers to leaving a place to seek sancturary or freedom from persecution or freedom of religion or any other purpose. Hijrah can also mean to leave a bad way of life for a good or more righteous way.

Hikayah (حكايه)

Talk or speaking.

Hilal (هلال)

Crescent moon.

Hilwah (حلوة)

The word hilwah means nice, pretty or beautiful. It has been used as a Girl's name.

Hizb (حزب)

A party - usually political.

Hizbullah (حزب الله)

Hizbullah is made formed from two words; Hizb means 'political party', and ullah is derived from the word Allah which means God. Therefore Hizbullah means Party of God. Hizbullah is an organization based in the country of Lebanon and they have public and militant interests in the region. They aim to protect the Lebanese borders and the Palestinian state from Israeli aggression and occupation.

Hood (هود)

See Hud.

Hoori (حوري)

An native inhabitant of heaven is known as a Hoori. Fatimah (AS), the Prophet Muhammed's (SAW) daughter was known as a human hooriyah.

The 'yah' on the end of the word hoori above confirms that the subject is female - it is a language construct.


Hooriyah (حوريه)

See Hoori.

Hope (أمل)

The Arabic word for hope is emel.

Hot (حار)

The Arabic word for hot, in reference to heat, is 'har'.

House (بيت)

House in Arabic is 'bait'.

How (كيف)

The Arabic word for 'how' is 'kayfa'.

How Are You? (كيف حالك)

The Arabic form of this phraze is 'Kayf Halek'.

Hud (هود)

Hud (also spealt hood) is the name of a Prophet of Islam.

Huda (هدى)

Huda (also spelt Hooda) is a popular girl's name. It means guidance.

Hukum (حكم)

A legal ruling or verdict.

Hukuma (حكومه)

Government.

Humaira (حميراء)

The word 'Humaira`' was a nickname the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh&hp) gave to his wife Aisha, and this was because she had rosy cheeks. The word Humaira' means reddish.

Hur (حر)

Hur means 'free' as in free from prison.

Huriyah (حريه)

Freedom.

Husayn (حسين)

See Hussain.

Husband (زوج)

The English word 'husband' is 'zawj' in Arabic.

Husbands (ازواج)

The English plural word 'husbands' is 'azwaj' in Arabic.

Husein (حسين)

See Hussain.

Hussain (حسين)

Hussain, or Imam Hussain (pbuh), was the son of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (pbuh) and Fatimah bint Muhammed (pbuh). Imam Ali is the cousin of Prophet Muhammed (Pbuh&hp) and Hadrat Fatimah is the daughter of Prophet Muhammed, so Hussain was the grandson of the Prophet. Hussein died a martyr on Ashura, the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram along with the majority of his family and his companions, by the swords and arrows of the army of Yazid bin Mu'awiyah. Hussain is a very respected and loved figure in Islam. Many parents name their boys after him.


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