what do you mean by taqwa in english?
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Taqwa is a central concept that has been frequently mentioned in the Qur’an, especially in verses that deal with individual behavior in social relations.\n\nSome of the common English translations of the word taqwa are “piety” and “heed” or “God-fearing.” Each of these translations gives only a partial understanding of this word’s true meaning because it is an attitude that combines many feelings, such as fear of God, heeding, and above all being God-conscious.
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It's a French word (meaning really, truthfully) which has not been accepted into English, so should be pronounced in the French way.  Closest I can get in writing is : vraymoh.
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قم = Stand up\n\nبإذني = My permission\n\nso if ur spelling is correct, then it means stand up with/after my permission
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It is Arabic meaning honest faithful and trustworthy
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Al-mosa'ada ala tahseen bee'at al kuwait\nالمساعدة على تحسين بيئة الكويت
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At-Tauba (The Repentance)> [9:111]\n\nYou can use this website for phonetic search for Quraan verses:\n\nhttp://www.islamicity.com/ps/
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I heard Arabic means "Clear", "understandable" etc.
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In spite of asking this question to the people in yahoo chat isn't it preferable to research it yourself. You are the best judge of your understanding. Will you believe whatever people will tell you. The best way to solve this puzzle is to go to the authentic scriptures of Islam and check whether Islam says that or not.\n\nQur'an is avaliable in any corner of the World, if not tell me and i will tel you as how to obtain it free.\n\nif you are unable to obtain it anywhere from the bookshop, here is the link which can send you free copy....\n\nhttp://www.islamtomorrow.com/freequran.asp\n\nfor more information contact me at shiekhtm@yahoo.com
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hope this site helps... u can even hear the pronounciation of the words...\nhttp://muttaqun.com/arabic/english2arabic.html
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hm.  i am not muslim, but i know arabic.\n\nfrom what i have learned, \n\nruh = soul\nnafs = self (or personality)
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i am not arabic and neither do i speak the laguage. but a sudanese friend gave a an arabic music cd as a gift. i just love it although i do not understand the lyrics. she explained the lyrics of most of the songs but i clearly forgot most. there is this word that i like- habibe!
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Can I have an english translation of that?\n\nThe Ahmadiyya religion is a form of Islam.
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its Hakeem ... \n\nand it means wise ....\n\nso we write it like thats حكيم\n\nif ur Pc dont read arabic letters go to ..\n\nControl Panel > regional and language > and set ur PC to arabic language ...\n\nnote : maybe u need the Cd of WIN XP ... \n\ngood luck :)
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itz not namaaz in arabic.. itz called "sala"... which means prayer... to pray as a verb is "saly"... i dunno dat much urdu but the calling 4 prayer (translated 2 english is)\n \n\nTransliteration:\n\nAllahu Akbar (four times) \n\nTranslation:\n\nAllah is the Greatest (Recited four times) \n\n \n\nTransliteration: \n\nAsh-hadu alla ilaha illallah (twice) \n\nTranslation\n\nI bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah (Recited twice)\n\n\n\nTransliteration:\n\nAsh-hadu anna Muhammadar Rasulullah (twice)\n\nTranslation:\n\nI bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. (Recited twice)\n\n \nTransliteration:\n\nHayya alassalah (twice)\n\nTranslation:\n\nCome to Prayer (Recited twice)\n\n \nTransliteration:\n\nHayya alal-Falah (twice) \n\nTranslation:\n\nCome to success. (Recited twice)\n\n \nTransliteration:\n\nAllahu Akbar (twice)\n\nTranslation:\n\nAllah is the Greatest. (Recited twice)\n\n \nTransliteration:\n\nLa ilaha illallah\n\nTranslation:\n\nThere is none worthy of worship except Allah.\n\nHadhrat Umar, May Allah be pleased with him, who later became the second Khalifa was also sitting in the company of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. He said that he had also had a dream and had heard the same words. The Holy Prophet, on whom be peace and blessings of Allah, was therefore in no doubt that this was a message from Allah, so he adopted the method of Athan to call worshippers to the mosque. Athan is thus widely recognised as the call to Prayer all over the world. \n\nTHE METHOD OF SAYING THE ATHAN\n\nThe Mu'athin, the person who says the Athan should stand in a prominent position with his face turned towards the Qibla. These days a loudspeaker system is also used to say the Athan. The Mu'athin should touch his ears with his index fingers, right finger touching the right ear and the left finger touching the left and recite the Athan in a loud voice. He should turn his face towards the right when saying the words, Hayya alas Salat and turn his face to the left while reciting the words Hayya alalfalah. \n\nDuring the Athan for Fajr Prayer, the Mu'athin should also recite the words given below twice after saying, Hayya 'alal falah: \n\n \n\n \nTransliteration: \n\nAsSalatu khairum-minan-naum (twice)\n\nTranslation:\n\nPrayer is better than sleep.\n\n \n\n \n\nThe Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has said:\n\n \nTransliteration:\n\nItha sami'tumun nida'a faqulu mithal ma yaqulul- mu'ath-thin.\n\nTranslation:\n\nWhenever you hear the Athan, say what the Mu'athin is saying.\n\n \n\nHence, anyone who hears the Athan should repeat the same, phrase by phrase, after the Mu'athin has recited them but when the Mu'athin says the words Hayya alas-Salat and Hayya alal falah, the person hearing the Athan should say La hawla wa la quwwata illa billa-hil aliy-yil Azeem which means: There is neither might nor any power except with Allah. The Shi'ah community adds the following phrase to their Athan:\n\n \nTransliteration: \n\nAsh-hadu anna 'Aliyyan waliyyullah. Hayy 'ala khairil 'aamal. \n\nTranslation:\n\nI bear witness that Ali is a Saint and a lawful heir in accordance with the will of the Messenger of Allah and is his immediate Successor. \n\n \n\nSome other Muslim sects add the following: \n\n \nTransliteration: \n\nAsSalatu wassalamu 'alaika ya Rasulallah.\n\nTranslation: \n\nPeace and blessings be on you, O Messenger of Allah. \n\n \n\nWe do not know on what authority they have made such additions. According to our knowledge, the wording of Athan, which we have given is authentic. If the congregational Prayer is offered in the open, i.e; outside the mosque, even then, Athan should be recited before the Prayer. After completion of the Athan, listeners should recite the following prayer: \n\n \nTransliteration: \n\nAllahumma Rabba hathihid-da watit tammati wassalatil qa-imati, ati Mu
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Sufism\n\nSufism (Persian: صوفی‌گری Sufi gari, Arabic: تصوف, taṣawwuf) is a mystic tradition of Islam. Practitioners of Sufism, known as Sufis, engage in the pursuit of a direct perception of spiritual truth or God, through mystic practices based on divine love. Sufism differs from other branches of Islam in its esoteric rather than exoteric focus.\n\nThe term Sufism can be used to describe a diverse range of beliefs and practises. Tariqas (Sufi orders) may be associated with Shi'a Islam, Sunni Islam, other currents of Islam, or a combination of multiple traditions. Sufi thought emerged from the Middle East in the eighth century, but adherents are now found around the world. In particular, Indonesia, the most populous Islamic nation in the world, was introduced to Islam through Sufism, and Sufi practises and beliefs are evident in mainstream religious life across the country.\n\nSufism has produced a large body of poetry in Turkish, Punjabi, Urdu and Persian, which notably include the works of Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, Bulleh Shah, Amir Khusro, as well as numerous traditions of devotional dance, such as Sufi whirling, and music, such as Qawwali.\n\n\n\nA few etymologies for the word Sufi have been suggested.\n\nThe conventional view is that the word originates from Suf (صوف), the Arabic word for wool, implying a cloak and refers to the simple cloaks the early Muslim ascetics wore. But one should also note that not all sufis wear cloaks or clothes of wool.\n\nAnother etymological theory states that the root word of Sufi is the Arabic word saaf (صاف), meaning pure, clean or blank. This etymology refers to the emphasis of Sufism on purity of heart and soul. One must consider that this theory does not hold strong, because it contradicts the root of the word saaf. Strictly speaking, considering Arabic grammar, the word would have been "saafi".\n\nOthers have suggested the origin of the word Sufi is from "Ashab al-Suffa" ("Companions of the Veranda") or "Ahl al-Suffa" ("People of the Veranda"), who were a group of Muslims during the time of the Prophet Muhammad who spent much of their time on the veranda of the Prophet's mosque devoted to prayer. It can also refer to the chosen ones.\n\n\n\nBasic beliefs\nThe central concept in Sufism is love. Dervishes—the name given to initiates of sufi orders—believe that love is a projection of the essence of God to the universe.They believe that God desires to recognize beauty, and as if one looks at a mirror to see oneself, God looks at himself within the dynamics of nature. This is substantiated using the famous Hadith Qudsi (extra-Qur'anic utterance of God): "I was a hidden treasure, and I wanted to be known, so I created Creation." Since they believe that everything is a reflection of God, Sufis try to see the beauty inside the apparently ugly, and to open arms even to what is considered the most evil one. The Sufi conception of divine love is not restricted to what the term "love of God" implies, it also includes human loves with a perspective that views everything a manifestation of God.\n\nThe central doctrine of Sufism, sometimes called Wahdat or Unity, is the Sufi understanding of Tawhid. Put very simply Tawhid states that all phenomena are manifestations of a single reality, or Wujud (being), which is indeed al-Haq (Truth, God). The essence of being/Truth/God is devoid of every form and quality, and hence unmanifest, yet it is inseparable from every form and phenomenon either material or spiritual. It is often understood to imply that every phenomenon is an aspect of Truth and at the same time attribution of existence to it is false. The chief aim of all Sufis then is to let go of all notions of duality (and therefore of the individual self also), and realize the divine unity which is considered to be the truth.\n\n\nSufi practices\n\nMuraqaba\n\nMuraqaba is the word used by ma
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The Basmalah phrase.\n\nIt's anglicised written form is usually Bismillah-AlRahman AlRahim but when you say the whole phrase, it will sound "Bismillaa-hirRahmaa-nirRaHeem". . (Just like you would say "Annapel-laday.." for An Apple A Day). \n\nEvery chapter in the Quran starts off with this 'In the name of God Most Gracious, Most Merciful'. Since the correct spelling would be in Arabic I guess the equivalent anglicised spelling will come in plenty of variants. The fact that the way it is spelt word by word is different from the way one pronounces it is due to the short vwls that exsts in Arbc spllng. Gt my pnt?\n\nI would have to apologize since I do not know where these pendants can be purchased. But a word of caution here; wearing the pendant will mean that you take good care of it. \n\nSince the Basmalah phrase contains the word Allah in it, practicing Muslims usually don't recite the word Allah in toilets and they don't carry the writings'Basmalah pendants into toilets to protect its sanctity. \n\nAt the end of the day it is a little issue of discipline but happy hunting. You would probably want to custom-made an engraving out of it.
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It is a Muslim greeting with dual meaning "May God grant you peace"\nHow do you do?  good day to you?\nthere is no definitive answer it all depends on the situation at which it is said...\n\n In what situation was the question asked?