Glossary

Alhamdulillah

‘Praise be to Allah (God)’

Allah

God Almighty

Astaghfirullah

‘I seek Allah’s forgiveness’

Bismillah

‘In the name of Allah’

Fajr

Prayer before sunrise; one of the five daily prayers

Halal

Food prepared according to Islamic guidelines

Hijab

Headscarf

Salah

Ritual prayer, offered five times a day

Subhan’Allah

‘Glory be to Allah’

Wudu

Washing the face, head, hands and feet before prayers