D ICTI �NARY OF ISLAMIC WORDS & EXPRESSIONS
• khalwah (pl. khalawaat)(..:.1�) o�)
khalwah (pl. khalawaat) (.;:,l�) o� Being alone, solitude The term could mean being alone with oneself or with someone. For example, it is forbidden in Islam for a man to be in " khalwah" with a woman who is a stranger to him.
khamr (pl. khumuur) (;�) � Wine, alcoholic drink Any alcoholic drink that may cause intoxication is called " kharnr", and it is forbidden for a Muslim to consume or even deal with (such as buying and selling).
kharaaj c'riLand tax Land tax paid to the Muslim treasury which was paid by non Muslims.
khashyat allaah .aiJ1 � Fear of Allah (God) Reverence to Allah and fear of His punishment.
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khaSiyy (pl. khiSyan) ( u· � )� . Eunuch, castrate A man whose testicles have been
• khatm an-nubuwwah 1 o�l � removed.
khaTii'ah (pl. khaTaayaaf khaTii' aat) (.;:,�f l:!�) dl!b;. Sin Something religion.
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khaTiib (khuTabaa') (s:�) � Public speaker Often, the word is used to refer to the person who gives the Friday sermon.
khaTiibah Fiancee A female who has been engaged, but not married yet. According to Islamic law, her fiance is considered a 'stranger' in all regards. She has to observe the "Hijaab" (veil) with him.
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khatm an-nubuwwah 1 i)�f �
sealing/ finality of prophethood Indicating that Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet and messenger of Allah. No prophet of messenger would ever come after him, and anyone who claims prophecy has to be false. (See the
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