Essential Qur’anic Arabic Keywords Every Muslim Should Know

Book Description

Essential Qur’anic Arabic Keywords Every Muslim Should Know is a compact 6x9 reference guide featuring over 400 key Arabic terms frequently found in the Qur’an and in the everyday life of a Muslim. Thoughtfully organised and beautifully designed, it serves as both a linguistic aid and a spiritual companion for anyone wishing to deepen their connection with the language of the Qur’an.

At nearly 470 pages long, this volume is designed as a lasting companion for students, teachers, and readers of all backgrounds who wish to engage with the Qur’an word by word. By exploring one term at a time, readers can begin to recognise familiar vocabulary in their daily prayers, gain confidence in reading Arabic, and develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty, rhythm, and unity of Qur’anic language.

Each page highlights a core Arabic term elegantly written in calligraphic Naskh script, accompanied by its phonetic transliteration, English translation, and a concise definition, along with plural or gender variations where relevant. To bring the word to life, each entry also includes a Qur’anic verse (āyah) or Prophetic Hadith featuring the term or one of its forms-complete with English translation and reference.

The book is easily searchable through thematic categories, covering:

1 EVERYDAY FAITH

• 1.1 Core Beliefs
• 1.2 The Five Pillars of Islam
• 1.3 Faith, Spirituality & Morality
• 1.4 Islamic Legal Rulings

2 EVERYDAY WORSHIP

• 2.1 Purification
• 2.2 Obligatory Prayers
• 2.3 Structure & Movements of Prayer
• 2.4 Congregational & Voluntary Prayers

3 EVERYDAY GUIDANCE

• 3.1 The Qur’an & Revelation
• 3.2 Knowledge & Learning

4 EVERYDAY SACRED SPACES OF WORSHIP

5 EVERYDAY SACRED TIMES & EVENTS

• 5.1 Fasting & Ramadan
• 5.2 Charity & Almsgiving
• 5.3 Festivals & Celebrations
• 5.4 Pilgrimage (Hajj & ʿUmrah)
• 5.5 Sacred Months

6 EVERYDAY PEOPLE IN THE QUR’AN

• 6.1 People of Faith & Rejection
• 6.2 Prophets & Messengers
• 6.3 Leaders & Companions
• 6.4 The Muslim Home & Family

7 THE UNSEEN WORLD & BEYOND

• 7.1 Angels
• 7.2 Jinn, Devils & Evil Beings
• 7.3 The Unseen World & Events of the Hereafter
• 7.4 Death & the Journey of the Soul

Perfect for students, teachers, and lifelong learners, this volume offers a clear, accessible, and visually engaging pathway to understanding the essential words that shape the faith, worship, and worldview of Islam.