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Revolt

Rebellion, disobedience (take part in a rebellion, be in a mood of protest or defiance).

Riba (ربا)

See Ribba.

Ribba (ربا)

Ribba means 'interest'. Interest is when an individual gives more money back to the lender than originally borrowed. It is forbidden to take interest in Islam.

Person A needs a loan - say £20. He goes to person B and asks him for it. Person B lends him the money but seeks interest at 20% when the person pays him back later. Person A agrees and takes the £20 from B. A month later person A needs to pay back person B, so he gives him back his money (£20) as well as the interest (20% * £20 = £4); So in total he gave £24 to person B, and person B is £4 richer. This is called ribba and is not permitted in Islam.


Right (صح)

The Arabic words for right are:
(1) Right, as in "right handed" is 'yameen'.
(2) Right, as in "that's the right answer" is 'sah'.
(3) Right, as in "I have the right to a lawyer" is 'haq'.

The Arabic shown is for (2).


Righteous people

Abstemious person (who do what is morally right/justifible.).

Rihlah (رحله)

A journey or voyage.

Risalah (رساله)

A letter or statement. Some high-end scholars write statements that explain their teachings and ideas in general so that individuals can read them and decide whether to follow them (taqleed).

Rizq (رزق)

Rizq is earnings, profit or wealth.

Rooh (روح)

Rooh means Soul.

Rub (رب)

See Rabb.


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