Glossary
I
There are 27 names in this directory beginning with the letter I.
IbadahQur’anic term – Worship of God.
IbnSon of i.e. Isa ibn Maryam – Isa son of Maryam (as).
IddatWaiting period of a widow or a divorced woman.
IftarName of the meal to end a fast.
IhramA dress worn by pilgrims when performing Hajj or Umra. It consists of two white unsown clothes.
IjtemaGathering; Gathering of members for academic and sport competitions etc.
Ilm al-YaqeenQur’anic term – Certainty of knowledge – 1st stage of understanding
Ima’illah (Lajna)Maids of Allah.
Imam MahdiMuslim reformer prophesised by the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
Imam/Imamus SalatA person leading the Salat. Spiritual leader or guide.
ImanQur’anic term - Belief or faith.
Injeel/injilGospel or New Testament given to Jesus may peace be upon him
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raijoon‘Surely we belong to Allah and to Him we return’ said on hearing the death of someone or bad news.
Insha’Allah‘If Allah wills’. Used to call down God’s blessings in a matter.
IqamatShortened verses of the Adhan which is recited loudly to indicate that a congregational prayer is about to start. Also called Takbeer.
IqraQur’anic term – read, recite, proclaim.
IshaThe last evening prayer offered before going to bed.
IslamPeace, obedience and submission.
IslamabadLand in UK where functions are held and some Missionaries live.
IsmQur’anic term – name. Bismillah – In the name of Allah.
IsraQur’anic term – Spiritual night journey of Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Different to Mi‘raj – Spiritual Ascension of Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
IstighfarA prayer for suppressing tendency towards sin or seeking forgiveness after doing a sinful act and being remorseful.
IstikharaA special prayer to seek guidance from Allah in a matter.
ItharSelf sacrifice for the welfare of others.
Itika’afRetirement to a mosque for the last 10 days of Ramadhan.
