Ummah refers to the global community of Muslims who share a common faith and follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It emphasizes the collective responsibility of Muslims to support one another.

The Night of Ascension (Isra and Mi’raj) is the miraculous night when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is believed to have traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem (Isra) and ascended to the heavens (Mi’raj) where he received instructions from Allah about the five daily prayers.

Islam teaches the belief in the afterlife, where individuals are judged by Allah and are either rewarded with eternal paradise (Jannah) or punished in hell (Jahannam) based on their deeds during life.

Mecca holds great significance in Islam. It is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the location of the Kaaba (which Muslims face during prayer), and the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Azrael is the angel of death in Islamic belief. He is responsible for taking the souls of those who have passed away, as commanded by Allah.

Sawm refers to fasting during the month of Ramadan, where Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn to sunset as a form of spiritual discipline.

Karma is a concept in Hinduism and Buddhism, not in Islam. The Five Pillars of Islam are Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage).

Salat (prayer) is the second pillar of Islam. Muslims are required to perform five daily prayers as an act of worship and submission to Allah.

The Shahada is the declaration of faith in Islam. It is the fundamental creed of Islam and signifies belief in the oneness of Allah and the finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH).

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the holiest month in Islam. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset as an act of worship and self-discipline.

The angel Jibril (Gabriel) is believed to be the messenger who brought Allah’s revelations to the prophets, including the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The word “Islam” comes from the Arabic word “Salam,” meaning peace, but it also means submission to the will of Allah. Islam emphasizes total submission to the will of God.

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which is a requirement for Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake it. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Friday is considered the holiest day of the week for Muslims. Muslims gather for the congregational prayer (Jumu’ah) on this day, which replaces the usual midday prayer (Dhuhr).

Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and refers to the mandatory giving of a portion of one’s wealth to the poor and needy. It is usually 2.5% of a Muslim’s savings and is an obligation for all who can afford it.