Definition
Those grounded in knowledge of the Qur'an, Sunnah, and the way of the Salaf, and who fear Allah. The Prophet ﷺ called them 'the heirs of the prophets' (Aḥmad, Tirmidhī).
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Laylat al-Qadrليلة القدر
The Night of Decree — better than a thousand months.
Ka‘bahالكعبة
The cubic structure in the Sacred Mosque, Makkah.
Shayṭānالشيطان
Satan — the sworn enemy of mankind.
‘Ilmالعلم
Knowledge — particularly of the Sharī‘ah.
‘Īdالعيد
Festival — ‘Īd al-Fiṭr and ‘Īd al-Aḍḥā.
Barakahالبركة
Divine blessing — increase from Allah.