Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:41 PM
Site: Quran and Etrat Online Organization
Course: Quran and Etrat Online Organization (EtratU)
Glossary: Islamic Glossary
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Wa (و) (1) "And", eg. wa lillah mulk al samawat (And with Allah is the ownership of the heavens) (2) "By", eg. wa-llah ([I swear] by Allah) |
Wa Alaikum Assalam (و عليكم السلام) When a Muslim is greeted with the word 'salam' or its variants, they should reply Wa Alaikum as-Salam - And upon you be peace. |
Waddi (وادي) A deep ditch formed by erosion. |
Wadood (ودود) Wadood means loving. One of God's names is 'Al-Wadood' - The Loving (God). |
Wafat (وفات)The death or passing-away of someone. For example people will use this word like: 'Today is the wafat of Prophet Muhammed (SAW)'. The common word for death is mawt. |
Wahid (واحد) (1) The numerical value of one (1). (2) A person. |
Wajib (واجب) Obligatory, necessary, mandatory. |
Walad (ولد) Boy. |
Wali (ولي) Leader, friend, protector, guardian, supporter, helper, etc. It is a general word that changes meaning depending on the sentance or situation. |
Walimah (وليمه) A marriage banquet at the wedding reception. |