Definition

An Arabic teknonym such as Abū Bakr (father of Bakr) or Umm Salamah (mother of Salamah). The Prophet ﷺ even gave kunyahs to those without children.

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In the Qur'an In Hadith

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AdabالأدبSunnahالسنة

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Adabالأدب

Etiquette and proper conduct.

Dhikrالذكر

Remembrance of Allah.

Allāhالله

The proper name of God in Arabic.

As-Salāmu ‘alaykumالسلام عليكم

Peace be upon you — the Islamic greeting.

Dhimmīالذمي

A non-Muslim under the protection of an Islamic state.

Al-Ḥamdu lillāhالحمد لله

All praise belongs to Allah.

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