# Islamic Glossary — Adhan, Jummah, Wudu & More | UKPT

> Islamic glossary with easy explanations for common Arabic and Islamic terms — Adhan, Jummah, Salah, Wudu, Iqamah, Taraweeh and more.

*Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/glossary · Independent, free UK prayer times.*

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# Islamic Glossary

Quick Answer

UK Prayer Times maintains a free glossary of 6 common Islamic and Arabic terms — from Adhan and Iqamah to Wudu, Taraweeh and Jummah. Each entry explains the meaning in plain English for Muslims and newcomers in the UK.

Simple explanations of 6 common Islamic and Arabic terms.

## A

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### Adhan

The Islamic call to prayer, announced five times daily to summon Muslims to worship.

الأَذَان

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## I

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### Iqamah

The second, shorter call to prayer recited inside the mosque just before the congregation stands for prayer.

الإِقَامَة

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## J

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### Jummah

The congregational Friday prayer — the most important weekly prayer in Islam, replacing Dhuhr for men.

الجُمُعَة

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## S

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### Salah

The five obligatory daily prayers — the second pillar of Islam and the most regular act of worship for every Muslim.

الصَّلَاة

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## T

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### Taraweeh

Optional night prayers performed during Ramadan after Isha, in which the Qur'an is recited over the course of the month.

التَّرَاوِيح

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## W

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### Wudu

The Islamic ritual of minor purification (ablution) required before prayer, touching the Qur'an, and other acts of worship.

الوُضُوء

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