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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.


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