1.Tawhid: ‘Oneness’ in reference to God. The basic Muslim belief in the oneness of God
2.Prophethood or ‘risalah’: Messengers of God, beginning with Adam and ending with Prophet Muhammad
3.Halal (permitted): Actions or things which are permitted within Islam
4.Haram (forbidden): Any actions or things which are forbidden within Islam
5.Jihad: ‘To strive’. There are two forms of jihad: The greater jihad is the daily struggle and inner spiritual striving to live as a Muslim. The lesser jihad is a physical struggle or ‘holy war’ in defence of Islam
6.Mosque or ‘majid’: Place of prostration for Muslims, it is a communal place of worship
7.Shari’ah (straight path): Way of life. Muslims believe God has set out a clear path for how Muslims should live
8.Ummah: Means ‘community’. Refers to the worldwide community who share a common religious identity