Islamic Glossary
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Raka (ركعة) A Rak'a is a single act of Ruku'. See Ruku. | |
Ramadhan Mubarak (رمضان مبارك) Ramadhan Mubarak is a common greeting phrase that Muslims say to each other during the holy month of Ramadhan. This is the month of fasting. The phrase means: Have a blessed month. | |
RansomThe release of a captive in return for payment demanded by the captors. | |
Rasool (رسول) Rasool means Messenger. Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), amongst others, was a Messenger from Allah (God). A Messenger from Allah is a special type of Prophet as he brings a new book/scripture and law (sharia). | |
Rasoolollah (رسول الله) Rasoolollah means 'Messenger of Allah (God)'. This is one of the titles of a Messenger Prophet - A Prophet who is sent with a Message (usually a scripture) is known as a Rasool (Messenger). You will often find this word in one line of the Adhan - the call to prayer: Ash-hadu ana Muhammadun Rasoolollah - I bear witness that Muhammed is the Messenger of Allah. | |
Rasulillah (رسول الله) See Rasoolollah. | |
ReasoningStating on , based on reasons (use one's ability to think and draw conclusions). | |
RebellionDisobedience (open resistance to authority). | |
ReckoningInvestigation, to look after (counting up, reviewing the one actions for getting atone or be punished) | |