Islamisches Glossar
Definitionen wesentlicher islamischer Konzepte
Vollständiges Vertrauen und Verlassen auf Allah nach dem Ergreifen der notwendigen Mittel.
Tawakkul is not passivity but active trust: you work hard, then leave the outcome to Allah. 'Whoever relies upon Allah — then He is sufficient for him.' (Quran 65:3)
Gottesbewusstsein; Achtsamkeit gegenüber Allah durch das Befolgen Seiner Gebote.
Taqwa is presented in the Quran as the greatest criterion of honour among people: 'The most honourable of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous.' (49:13)
Exzellenz in Anbetung und Handlungen; Allah anzubeten, als ob du Ihn siehst.
In the Hadith of Jibril, when asked 'What is Ihsan?' the Prophet replied: 'It is to worship Allah as though you can see Him; and if you cannot see Him, then know that He sees you.'
Geduld und Ausdauer angesichts von Schwierigkeiten; Akzeptanz von Allahs Beschluss.
Patience is mentioned in more than 90 Quran verses. 'Allah is with the patient.' (2:153) There are three types: patience in worship, patience from sin, and patience in affliction.
Dankbarkeit gegenüber Allah für Seine Gaben, ausgedrückt durch Herz, Zunge und Handeln.
Allah contrasts grateful and ungrateful by saying: 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you in favor; if you are ungrateful, My punishment is severe.' (14:7)
Gedenken Allahs; wiederholte Rezitation der Namen, des Lobpreises und der Verherrlichung Allahs.
The Quran says 'Remember Allah often so that you may succeed' (8:45) and 'Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.' (13:28)
Glaube; Glauben an Allah, Engel, Schriften, Propheten, den Letzten Tag und die Bestimmung.
The six pillars of Iman are detailed in the Hadith of Jibril. Faith involves belief in the heart, declaration by tongue, and action in the body — all three are interconnected.
Vergebung von Allah erbitten; 'Astaghfirullah' sagen mit aufrichtiger Reue.
The Prophet used to seek forgiveness at least 70-100 times daily. 'Whoever does much istighfar, Allah will provide him relief from every worry and a way out from every hardship.' (Abu Dawud)
Das, was im Islam erlaubt und legal ist; erlaubte Speisen, Getränke und Handlungen.
Halal extends beyond food to encompass all aspects of life: earnings, relationships, business dealings. It is designed to protect human health, social harmony, and spiritual purity.
Das, was im Islam verboten und untersagt ist; streng verbotene Handlungen, Speisen oder Getränke.
In Islam, prohibitions are kept limited while the gate of the permissible is kept wide open. A principle of Islamic jurisprudence states: 'The default for things is permissibility.' Most prohibitions involve harm to health, social relations, or justice.
Bittgebet zu Allah; direkte Kommunikation der eigenen Bedürfnisse, Wünsche und Dankbarkeit.
The Prophet described dua as 'the essence of worship.' Allah says in the Quran: 'Your Lord said: Call upon Me, I will respond to you.' (40:60) Dua is the most direct form of communication with the Divine, requiring no intermediary.
Aufrichtige Reue und Rückkehr zu Allah; Vergebung für Fehler und Sünden erbitten.
Allah keeps the door of repentance open: 'Allah loves those who repent and those who purify themselves.' (2:222). Three conditions: sincere regret, ceasing the sin, and not returning to it. Allah's forgiveness is boundless.
Die islamische Gemeinschaft; die globale Gemeinschaft, die um einen Propheten oder Glauben vereint ist.
The Quran says 'We have made you a justly balanced community.' (2:143) The concept of Ummah transcends race and borders, expressing a universal brotherhood based on shared faith and values.