Istilah Bahasa Inggris yang Sering Digunakan Pendakwah Islam

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Monotheism

Keyakinan bahwa hanya ada satu Tuhan (tauhid)

Islam teaches pure monotheism.

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Oneness of God

Ke-Esa-an Allah

The preacher explained the oneness of God.

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Divine Decree (Qadr)

Ketetapan dan takdir Allah

Belief in divine decree brings peace.

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Articles of Faith

Rukun iman

He taught the six articles of faith.

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Revelation

Wahyu dari Allah

The Qur’an is the final revelation.

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Prophethood

Kenabian

Prophethood ended with Prophet Muhammad.

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Accountability

Pertanggungjawaban di akhirat

We will face accountability before Allah.

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The Hereafter

Kehidupan akhirat

Many verses talk about the hereafter.

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Divine Mercy

Rahmat Allah

Never lose hope in Allah’s divine mercy.

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Spiritual Purification

Penyucian jiwa

Fasting is a form of spiritual purification.

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Worship

Segala bentuk ibadah kepada Allah

Worship includes prayer and charity.

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Ritual Prayer

Shalat wajib

Ritual prayer is performed five times daily.

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Supplication (Dua)

Doa permohonan

Make supplication sincerely.

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Remembrance (Dhikr)

Zikir

Dhikr brings tranquility to the heart.

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Fasting

Puasa

Fasting teaches patience.

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Charity

Sedekah

Charity increases blessings.

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Obligatory Charity (Zakat)

Zakat wajib

Zakat purifies one’s wealth.

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Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Haji

Hajj is required once in a lifetime.

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Minor Pilgrimage (Umrah)

Umrah

Many Muslims perform Umrah in Ramadan.

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Night Prayer

Shalat malam

Night prayer brings you closer to Allah.

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Qur’anic Verse

Ayat Al-Qur’an

He recited a Qur’anic verse on patience.

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Chapter (Surah)

Surah dalam Al-Qur’an

Surah Al-Fatihah is essential in prayer.

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Recitation

Bacaan tartil

Her recitation was beautiful.

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Interpretation (Tafsir)

Penafsiran ayat

The class focused on tafsir.

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Reflection (Tadabbur)

Perenungan mendalam

Tadabbur deepens understanding.

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Prophetic Tradition (Hadith)

Riwayat Nabi

We follow the prophetic tradition.

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Authentic Narration

Hadis sahih

He quoted an authentic narration.

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Weak Narration

Hadis dhaif

This story comes from a weak narration.

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Chain of Transmission (Isnad)

Perawi hadis

Isnad determines authenticity.

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Text of the Narration (Matn)

Isi hadis

Scholars analyze the matn carefully.

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Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)

Ilmu fikih

Fiqh helps Muslims apply rulings.

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Legal Ruling (Fatwa)

Keputusan ulama

A fatwa clarified the issue.

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Permissible (Halal)

Boleh

The food is completely halal.

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Forbidden (Haram)

Dilarang

Riba is strictly haram.

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Recommended (Mustahabb)

Dianjurkan

Giving extra charity is recommended.

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Discouraged (Makruh)

Tidak disukai

Wasting water is discouraged.

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Obligatory (Fard/Wajib)

Wajib

Prayer is obligatory for all Muslims.

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Prohibition

Larangan

Islam has a clear prohibition on gossip.

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Legal Evidence (Dalil)

Dalil syar’i

He presented dalil from the Qur’an.

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Islamic Ethics (Akhlaq)

Etika Islami

Akhlaq reflects the strength of faith.

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Islamic Preaching (Dawah)

Dakwah

Dawah must be delivered with wisdom.

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Preacher (Da’i)

Pendakwah

The preacher spoke kindly to the crowd.

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Reminder

Nasihat pengingat

He shared a short reminder after prayer.

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Guidance

Hidayah

We ask Allah for guidance every day.

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Righteous Conduct

Perilaku baik

Islam encourages righteous conduct.

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Good Manners (Adab)

Sopan santun Islami

Adab comes before knowledge.

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Modesty (Haya’)

Rasa malu 

Modesty is part of faith.

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Sincerity (Ikhlas)

Keikhlasan

Every deed should be done with sincerity.

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Repentance (Tawbah)

Taubat

Allah loves those who repent.

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Spiritual Struggle (Jihad al-Nafs)

Melawan hawa nafsu

Jihad al-nafs is a lifelong effort.