Thursday, 15 March 2012

Muslim terms

In Muslim circles, Muslims have certain words for words we (As Christians know.)  Many Christians for example use the word "Religion" to describe a false religion, one that forces its members into labour of good works to try to earn Heaven and Eternal Life when GOD offers these Things freely through True Faith in Christ.


Christian/English word Islamic/Arabic word Pronunciation Addiction detail
GOD Allah A-lah

Jesus Nabii Isa (Often just Isa) Na-bii I-sa The Muslim "Jesus" in the Koran






The Gospel, believed to be given from Allah to Isa (The Muslim “version” of Jesus.) Injil in-jeel As Muslims believe Moses was given the Torah, they believe Jesus was given The Injil.
Gabriel Jibril Jab-reel

News, report or narration. Hadith Ha-de-th These are the teachings and written accounts about the life of Muhammad.
Elijah Ilyas 







Shahadah Sha-ha-dah

Prayer Salah



“Charity” Zakat Za-cat This charity was forced on by Christian's
Fasting Saum Sa-um Muslim's fast during the month of Ramadan, which was observed by the pagans of Mecca as well.
Pilgrimage Hajj Hodge When Muslims pilgrimage to Mecca, it is recommended that Muslims go there at least once in their life.
Teacher(?)
imam






Jinn Jen In Islam these are to believe supernatural, beings who are not humans nor angels. According to Muhammad they have bones and animal dug for food (Volume 5, Book 58, Number 200, Narrated Abu Huraira.)


Fatiha

Fatiha refers to the first surah, this surah is in many Muslim prayers (Which are against Jesus' commandment
Satan Iblis Ib-lis The Islamic satan is different from the real one.
Submission Islam Is-lam The name of the religion of Muslims.
The Psalms Zaboor Za-boar

Ishmael Isma’il Is-ma-el

Abel Habil



Cain Kabil


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