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Said before eating, drinking, entering, leaving, slaughtering, and beginning any significant act. Invoking Allah's name brings barakah and protection from Shayṭān.
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Riyā'الرياء
Showing off in worship — the lesser shirk.
Allāhالله
The proper name of God in Arabic.
Qabrالقبر
The grave — first abode of the ākhirah.
Laylat al-Qadrليلة القدر
The Night of Decree — better than a thousand months.
‘Īdالعيد
Festival — ‘Īd al-Fiṭr and ‘Īd al-Aḍḥā.
Taqwāالتقوى
God-consciousness — fearful awareness of Allah.