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Arnold Arnold is an English name meaning 'Strong as an Eagle'.

Arsh (عرش) Throne. The specific throne often mentioned is the throne of Allah. It is believed to be physical by the Muslims but is sometimes mentioned metaphorically in the Quran as a means of presenting the power and authority of God.

Arthur Arthur is an English name meaning 'Champion'.

As Sala (صلاة) See Salat.

Asad (أسد) Asad means lion. It has also been used for a boy's name.

Ashura (عاشوراء) The tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram. On this day the memorial of Moses' (AS) salvation from the hands of Pharaoh, and the slaying of the Grandson of the Prophet Muhammed (SAW), Hussain (AS) and his companions, and his children are remembered.

Asiya (آسيا) (1) Asiya (AS) is the name of Pharaoh's wife. She found Prophet Musa (AS) as a baby and convinced Pharaoah not to murder him. She then rejected her husband's claim of divinity and was a Muslim as she chose monotheism. Some Muslim girls are called Asiya. (2) Asiya is what Arabs call the continent of Asia.

Asl (اصل) Origin.

Asr (عصر) Asr means Evening; It is also the name of an obligatory Prayer (salat) that consists of four rak`ahs; it is performed in the same way as the Al-Dhuhur Prayer.

Assalamu (السلام) See Assalamu Alaikum.

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