- Arabesques are a fundamental element of Islamic art, it symbolizes the unity of belief and the perception of the traditional Islamic culture.
For many Muslims, arabesque reflects the absolute power of Allah (the one God). Moreover, the Islamic arabesque artist conveys a sense of spirituality in humans.
- Misbaha is a string of prayer beads used as an aid to perform dhikr, including the names of God in Islam, and after regular prayer. It is often made of wooden or plastic beads, but also of ivory, pearls, and semi-precious stones such as carnelian, onyx, and amber.
- Quran is a Holy Book that is revealed to the prophet Mohammed peace be upon him through which he was asked by Allah (God) to spread His word of peace and guidance that is known by Islam. The Quran is the most sacred object in the daily lives of Muslims.
- Prayer Mat is a piece of fabric used by Muslims during prayer, In Islam, a prayer mat is placed between the ground and the worshiper for cleanliness during the various positions of Islamic prayer.
- Minaret is a type of tower typically built into or adjacent to mosques. Minarets serve multiple purposes. While they provide a visual focal point, they are generally used for the Muslim call to prayer.
- Tagelmust is the veiled turban of the Islamic Taureg people living in the Sahara Desert in North Africa, The turban is comprised of a 15-20 feet long cotton cloth that is wrapped around the majority of a man’s face, including his head, hair, chin, forehead and neck. These beliefs stemming from the use of the turban by the Prophet Muhammad.
- The Kaaba sometimes referred to as al-Kaʿbah al-Musharrafah, is a building at the center of Islam's most important mosque, the Masjid al-Haram and considered by Muslims everywhere to be the most sacred spot on Earth. The Kaaba surrounded by pilgrims during the hajj, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Names of God In Islam
- God is believed to have 99 names in the Qur'an, These names help us to understand God's nature in terms that we can understand. These names are known as Asmaa al-Husna: The Most Beautiful Names.
Ar-Rahman (The Compassionate, The Beneficent), Ar-Raheem (The Merciful),
Al-Malik (The King, The Sovereign Lord), Al-Quddoos (The Holy),
As-Salaam (The Source of Peace), Al-Mu'min (The Guardian of Faith),
Al-Muhaimin (The Protector), Al-'Aziz (The Mighty, The Strong),
Al-Jabbaar (The Compeller), Al-Mutakabbir (The Majestic),
Al-Khaaliq (The Creator), Al-Bari' (The Evolver, The Maker),
Al-Musawwir (The Fashioner), Al-Ghaffaar (The Great Forgiver),
Al-Qahhaar (The Subduer, The Dominant), Al-Wahhaab (The Bestower),
Al-Razzaaq (The Sustainer, The Provider), Al-Fattaah (The Opener, The Reliever),
Al-'Aleem (The All-Knowing), Al-Qaabid (The Retainer),
Al-Baasit (The Expander), Al-Khaafid (The Abaser), Al-Raafi' (The Exalter),
Al-Mu'iz (The Honorer), Al-Muthil (The Humiliator), As-Samee' (The All-Hearing),
Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing), Al-Hakam (The Judge), Al-'Adl (The Just),
Al-Lateef (The Subtle One), Al-Khabeer (The Aware),
Al-Haleem (The Forebearing), Al-'Azeem (The Great One),
Al-Ghafoor (The All-Forgiving), Ash-Shakoor (The Grateful),
Al-'Aliyy (The Most High), Al-Kabeer (The Great), Al-Hafeez (The Preserver),
Al-Muqeet (The Maintainer), Al-Haseeb (The Reckoner), Al-Jaleel (The Sublime One),
Al-Kareem (The Generous), Ar-Raqeeb (The Watcher), Al-Mujeeb (The Responsive),
Al-Wasi' (The Vast), Al-Hakeem (The Wise), Al-Wadood (The Loving),
Al-Majeed (The Glorious), Al-Ba'ith (The Resurrector), Ash-Shaheed (The Witness),
Al-Haqq (The Truth), Al-Wakeel (The Trustee), Al-Qawiyy (The Strong),
Al-Mateen (The Firm One), Al-Waliyy (The Supporter), Al-Hameed (The Praiseworthy),
Al-Muhsee (The Counter), Al-Mubdi' (The Originator), Al-Mu'eed (The Reproducer),
Al-Muhyi (The Restorer), Al-Mumeet (The Destroyer), Al-Hayy (The Alive),
Al-Qayyoom (The Self-Subsisting), Al-Waajid (The Perceiver), Al-Waahid (The Unique),
Al-Ahad (The One), As-Samad (The Eternal), Al-Qaadir (The Able),
Al-Muqtadir (The Powerful), Al-Muqaddim (The Expediter),
Al-Mu'akh-khir (The Delayer), Al-'Awwal (The First), Al-'Akhir (The Last),
Az-Zaahir (The Manifest), Al-Baatin (The Hidden), Al-Walee (The Governor),
Al-Muta'ali (The Most Exalted), Al-Barr (The Source of All Goodness),
At-Tawwaab (The Acceptor of Repentance), Al-Muntaqim (The Avenger),
Al-'Afuww (The Pardoner), Ar-Ra'uf (The Compassionate), Malik Al-Mulk (The King of Kings),
Thul-Jalali wal-Ikram (The Lord of Majesty and Bounty), Al-Muqsit (The Equitable),
Al-Jaami' (The Gatherer), Al-Ghaniyy (The Self-Sufficient), Al-Mughni (The Enricher),
Al-Maani' (The Preventer), Ad-Daarr (The Distresser), An-Nafi' (The Propitious),
An-Noor (The Light), Al-Haadi (The Guide), Al-Badi' (The Incomparable),
Al-Baaqi (The Everlasting), Al-Waarith (The Inheritor),
Ar-Rasheed (The Guide to the Right Path), As-Saboor (The Patient).
