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You can find here definitions for some of the commonly used Islamic terms
New terms are still being added

The Holy Quraan:
The Holy book God has sent with prophet Mohamad (PBUH). It is the first source of information about Islam.
 
PBUH:
(may Peace Be Upon Him)
A request from God that peace be on prophet Mohamad, said by Muslims in praise for their prophet whenever he is mentioned.
 
Prayers:
Religious proceeding done by every Muslim to worship God five times each day.
 
Fasting:
Refrainment from food, drink and sex between sunrise and sunset; done to worship God. It is mandated during the lunar month of Ramadan.
 
Tawba: To be sorry for your bad deeds (in general or something specific), appologize to God and be determined not to do it again. The bad deed(s) concerned are cancelled. Any one can do so until death or the sun rises from the west (will happen before the day of doom)