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Qabr

Grave.

Qadr (al)

"The Power." The night of Allah's power. Surah 97 of the Qur'an.

Qasr

Qasr, which literally means 'to shorten', is technically used to signify the Islamic rule that during one's journey it is permissible, and indeed preferable, to pray only two rak'ahs in those obligatory Prayers in which a person is required to pray four rak'ahs.

Qawwam

Qawwam or qayyim is a person responsible for administering or supervising the affairs of either an individual or an organization, for protecting and safeguarding them and taking care of their needs.

Qiblah

Qiblah signifies the direction to which all Muslims are required to turn when offering their prescribed Prayers, namely towards the Ka'bah, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Qisaas

Law of equal retaliation when punishing a person for injuries intentionally inflicted on someone else. See Al-Baqarah(2:178-179).

Quraish

The Arab tribe to which the Prophet (S.A.W.) belonged.

Sources

Islam 101 - www.islam101.com


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