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Raka (ركعة)

A Rak'a is a single act of Ruku'. See Ruku.

Ramadhan (رمضان)

Ramadhan is a special month in the Islamic calendar. During this month the Muslims refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours (called fasting [sawm]) and they also seek to improve themselves by sinning less and praying more.

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.

Ransom

The 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)


Reasoning

Stating on , based on reasons (use one's ability to think and draw conclusions).

Rebellion

Disobedience (open resistance to authority).

Reckoning

Investigation, to look after (counting up, reviewing the one actions for getting atone or be punished)


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