Definition

Placing a barrier between oneself and Allah's punishment by doing what He commands and avoiding what He forbids. The most repeated command in the Qur'an.

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Taqwa — What It Really Means

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In the Qur'an In Hadith

Related Terms

ImānالإيمانIhsānالإحسان

More from General Terms

Malā'ikahالملائكة

The angels — created from light.

Ḥarāmالحرام

Forbidden by the Sharī‘ah.

Nabīالنبي

Prophet — one to whom Allah revealed.

Sayyidالسيد

Master / leader — used for descendants of the Prophet ﷺ.

Istighfārالاستغفار

Seeking Allah's forgiveness.

Du‘ā'الدعاء

Supplication — calling upon Allah.

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