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Qur'an & Knowledge

Words related to the Qur'an, hadith, and Islamic learning.

9 words to help you follow the khutba

Qurʾān

The Qur'an — the holy book of Islam, the literal word of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

āyah

A verse of the Qur'an — when the imam recites or quotes from the Qur'an.

sūrah

A chapter of the Qur'an — there are 114 surahs in total.

tafsīr

Explanation of the Qur'an — scholarly interpretation that imams often draw from in khutbas.

ḥadīth

A saying or action of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — used alongside the Qur'an to guide Muslims.

fiqh

Islamic jurisprudence — understanding the practical rules of worship, transactions, and daily life.

waḥy

Revelation — divine guidance sent by Allah to His prophets, especially the Qur'an to Muhammad ﷺ.

tilāwah

Recitation of the Qur'an — reading or chanting the holy book with proper pronunciation.

muṣḥaf

The physical copy of the Qur'an — the bound book containing the revealed text.