CONCEPTS

Quran concepts and Islamic terms

Plain-language explainers for Quran, worship, and Islamic life when a word or idea feels unfamiliar. Each page keeps Quran references visible, labels meaning summaries clearly, and offers a response you can carry into the day.

Knowledge and guidance

tawhidWhat is tawhid?

the oneness of Allah at the center of Muslim life.

ruhWhat is ruh?

the spirit and the limits of human knowledge.

qadarWhat is qadar?

divine decree, human responsibility, and humility.

halalWhat is halal?

what Allah has made lawful and wholesome.

haramWhat is haram?

what Allah has prohibited for wisdom and protection.

makruhWhat is makruh?

discouraged matters and how caution forms character.

istikharaWhat is istikhara?

seeking Allah's guidance before a decision.

shariaWhat is sharia?

the path of divine guidance beyond internet slogans.

fiqhWhat is fiqh?

human understanding of rulings from sources.

fatwaWhat is fatwa?

a scholar's answer for a specific question.

madhhabWhat is madhhab?

a school of legal method and inherited scholarship.

tafsirWhat is tafsir?

explaining Quran with context, language, and transmitted knowledge.

tajweedWhat is tajweed?

reciting Quran with proper rules and care.

hifzWhat is hifz?

memorizing Quran with consistency and adab.

juzWhat is a juz?

one of thirty sections used for Quran reading.

surahWhat is a surah?

a Quran chapter with its own shape and message.

ayahWhat is an ayah?

a verse and sign that points beyond itself.

hadithWhat is hadith?

reports from the Prophet's words, actions, and approvals.

SunnahWhat is Sunnah?

the Prophet's guidance embodied in life.

seerahWhat is seerah?

the Prophet's life as context for guidance.

Quran translationWhat is a Quran translation?

a rendering of meaning, not the Arabic Quran itself.

reliable Quran appWhat is a reliable Quran app?

a tool that keeps sources visible and boundaries clear.