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- Du'a (doo-ah) Personal supplication prayer; as opposed to Salat.
- Halal (ha-lal) Lawful (in Islam).
- Haraam (har-ahm) Prohibited (in Islam).
- Imam Leader of a prayer; may also be employed or appointed head of a Mosque (Masjid)
- Masjid (mahs-jid) Islamic house of worship and congregation; see also Mosque.
- Mosque Common French word used for Arabic Masjid.
- Salat (sa-laht) Prayer; specifically, a required, prescribed prayer.