Glossary

J

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There are 21 names in this directory beginning with the letter J.
Jahannam
Qur’anic term – Hell.
Jaidad
Property.
Jalsa Gah
The place where the Jalsa Salana is held.
Jalsa Salana
Annual Conference
Jama’at
Community
Jamia
Training College for Missionaries
Jamratul ‘Aqba
One of the Pillars representing Satan, which is stoned during Hajj.
Jamratul ‘Ula
One of the Pillars representing Satan, which is stoned during Hajj.
Jamratul Wasta
One of the Pillars representing Satan, which is stoned during Hajj.
Janaza
Funeral Prayer
Janaza Gah
An open ground where the funeral can take place
Jannah
Heaven.
Jazakullah Ahsanul Jaza.
‘May Allah give you the best reward’.
Jazakumullah
‘May Allah reward you’. Shortened version
Jazana Ghaib
A funeral performed without the body being present.
Jelabiyya/Galabiyya
Arabic name - Women’s long dress.
Jihad
To strive or struggle in the way of Allah.
Jilbab
Arabic name - Woman’s long flaired coat from neck to ankle.
Jilsa
The sitting position between the two prostrations during prayer.
Jumu’ah Prayer
Friday prayers.
Juz
A part. The Holy Qur’an is separated into 30 parts