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Wa Alaikum Assalam

"And on you be peace." The reply to the Muslim greeting of "assalamu alaikum." (peace be on you).

Wahy

Wahy refers to Revelation which consists of communicating God's  Messages to a Prophet or Messenger of God. The highest form of  revelation is the Qur'an of which even the words are from God.

Wali

Wali means guardian.

Walima

A marriage banquet.

Waqf

Endowment, a charitable trust in the name of Allah.

Witr

Witr means 'odd number'. Witr rakahs are odd number of rakahs such as 1, 3, 5, etc. - usually 1 or 3 - which are said after the last Prayer at night.

Wudu

Wudu refers to the ablution made before performing the prescribed Prayers. it requires washing (1) the face from the top of the forehead to the chin and as far as each ear; (2) the hands and arms up to the elbow; (3) wiping with wet hands a part of the head; and (4) washing the feet to the ankle.

Sources

Islam 101 - www.islam101.com


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