Glossary · Arabic

taqwa

تقوى

God-consciousness; protective fear.

Technical Meaning

A wary, loving consciousness of God that guards against sin: the Qur'an's most frequent commendation, and the stated purpose of fasting (2:183).

More Arabic Terms

• dhikr — Remembrance; mention.
• iman — Faith; belief; security.
• jihad — Striving; exertion.
• shirk — Association; assigning partners.
• tawhid — Declaring (God) one; unity.

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