Glossary

Q

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There are 13 names in this directory beginning with the letter Q.
Qa‘dah
Sitting position adopted towards the end of the second Raka’at in Prayer.

Qada’
Administration of Justice; Offering a missed prayer.

Qadha
Offering a missed prayer.

Qadi/Qadhi/Qazi
Islamic Judge.

Qadian
Birthplace of the Promised Messiah (as).

Qaid/Qaideen
Youth Leader(s).

Qaseeda
Arabic poem.

Qasr
The act of shortening one’s prayer.

Qauma
The posture of standing erect after Ruku.

Qiadat
Khuddam (Youth) group/community headed by a Qaid.

Qibla
Direction to which you face whilst performing prayers. The direction of the Holy Ka’aba in Mecca.

Qiyam
The standing position in Prayers.

Qur’an
The Holy Book for Muslims which is the word of God that was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him