Help your child build a confident, joyful vocabulary for understanding the Qur’an, worship, and good character—using ILMBEE e‑books at home.

Children love words. Give them the right words, and complex ideas become simple, memorable, and actionable. A clear, kid‑friendly vocabulary also helps families enjoy Islamic terms explained in context while reading stories, learning about prophets, or exploring Qur’an terms for children inside ILMBEE e‑books.

Important note: This article is a general glossary designed to support reading across ILMBEE’s catalogue. It complements the Islamic Terminologies series and other ILMBEE titles, but not every term listed here appears in any single ILMBEE book.

How to use this glossary with ILMBEE e‑books

  • Pick 3–5 terms before family reading time.
  • As you read an ILMBEE e‑book, pause when a related idea appears and ask your child to explain the chosen term in their own words.
  • After the story, pick one term for a quick activity: draw it, role‑play it, or find it again in another ILMBEE title.
  • Keep a “Word Journal” page for new Islamic terminologies for kids and revisit it weekly.

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Table of Contents

  1. Foundations
  2. Qur’an & Study Words
  3. Worship & Masjid Words
  4. Fasting, Charity & Eids
  5. Hajj & Umrah Words
  6. Character & Manners
  7. Family Activities Using ILMBEE E‑Books
  8. 30‑Day Family Word Plan
  9. Age‑Wise Guidance
  10. FAQ
  11. Alt‑Text Suggestions
  12. Final Thoughts & CTA

Foundations

  1. Islam (iz‑LAHM) — The way of submitting to Allah with peace and obedience.
    Kid example: “Islam teaches us to be truthful, kind, and to pray every day.”
  2. Īmān (ee‑MAAN) — Belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and destiny.
    Kid example: “Īmān means we trust Allah even when we can’t see everything.”
  3. Iḥsān (ih‑SAAN) — Doing things with excellence and sincerity, as if you can see Allah.
    Kid example: “I clean my room well even when no one is watching.”
  4. Tawḥīd (taw‑HEED) — Belief that Allah is One with no partners.
    Kid example: “We worship only Allah.”
  5. Shirk (shirk) — Giving any part of worship to someone or something other than Allah.
    Kid example: “We never pray to statues or people.”
  6. Taqwā (TAK‑waa) — Being mindful of Allah and choosing what pleases Him.
    Kid example: “I put the toy back because taqwā reminds me Allah sees me.”
  7. Qadr (KA‑dur) — Allah’s perfect knowledge and control of all things.
    Kid example: “We try our best, and we trust Allah’s plan.”

Qur’an & Study Words

  1. Qur’an (kor‑AAN) — Allah’s final revelation to humanity.
    Kid example: “We read a little Qur’an every day.”
  2. Sūrah (SOO‑rah) — A chapter of the Qur’an (there are 114).
    Kid example: “Sūrah Al‑Ikhlāṣ is short and easy to learn.”
  3. Āyah (EYE‑yah) — A verse of the Qur’an.
    Kid example: “This page has several āyāt we can practise.”
  4. Juzʾ (jooz) — One of 30 equal parts of the Qur’an, helpful for pacing.
    Kid example: “We read half a juzʾ this week.”
  5. Ḥizb (HIZB) — A further division of a juzʾ to make reading easier.
    Kid example: “Let’s finish one ḥizb tonight.”
  6. Tajwīd (taj‑WEED) — Rules for reciting the Qur’an clearly and correctly.
    Kid example: “We stretch the sound where tajwīd tells us.”
  7. Qārī (KAA‑ree) — A person skilled in reciting the Qur’an.
    Kid example: “The qārī at the masjid recites beautifully.”
  8. Ḥāfiẓ (HAA‑fiz) — Someone who has memorised the entire Qur’an.
    Kid example: “The ḥāfiẓ led our prayer in Ramaḍān.”
  9. Tafsīr (taf‑SEER) — Explanation of the meanings of the Qur’an.
    Kid example: “Tafsīr helps us understand the story behind a verse.”

ILMBEE tip: In the “Quran terms for children” sections of stories, pause and let your child point out where a sūrah or āyah is referenced. Summarise the meaning in one sentence together. This keeps Islamic terms explained simple and memorable.

Worship & Masjid Words

  1. Ṣalāh (sa‑LAH) — The five daily prayers.
    Kid example: “We pray Fajr before sunrise.”
  2. Wuḍūʾ (wu‑DOO) — Washing before prayer.
    Kid example: “Hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, head, ears, feet—done!”
  3. Ghusl (GOO‑sul) — Full body wash for cleanliness after certain situations.
    Kid example: “Ghusl makes us fresh and ready for worship.”
  4. Tayammum (ta‑YAM‑mum) — Dry ablution using clean earth when water isn’t available.
    Kid example: “On a desert trip, we learned tayammum.”
  5. Qiblah (KIB‑lah) — The direction we face in prayer (towards the Kaʿbah).
    Kid example: “The arrow on the mat shows the qiblah.”
  6. Masjid (MAS‑jid) — A mosque; place of worship.
    Kid example: “We go to the masjid on Fridays.”
  7. Adhān (a‑DHAAN) — The call to prayer.
    Kid example: “When the adhān plays, we get ready for ṣalāh.”
  8. Iqāmah (i‑KAA‑mah) — The second call right before starting prayer.
    Kid example: “After iqāmah, we stand in straight rows.”
  9. Imām (i‑MAAM) — The person who leads the prayer.
    Kid example: “The imām begins with Sūrah Al‑Fātiḥah.”
  10. Rukūʿ (ru‑KOOʿ) — Bowing position in prayer.
    Kid example: “Back straight, hands on knees.”
  11. Sujūd (su‑JOOD) — Prostration; the closest position to Allah in prayer.
    Kid example: “We place forehead, nose, hands, knees, and toes on the ground.”
  12. Dhikr (THIK‑r) — Remembering Allah by saying phrases that praise Him.
    Kid example: “After prayer, we say subḥānallāh, al‑ḥamdu lillāh, and Allāhu akbar.”
  13. Duʿāʾ (doo‑AA) — Supplication; asking Allah for help or thanking Him.
    Kid example: “We make duʿāʾ for our parents and teachers.”

Fasting, Charity & Eids

  1. Ṣawm (SOWM) — Fasting; not eating or drinking from dawn to sunset.
    Kid example: “Older kids try short fasts to learn patience.”
  2. Ramaḍān (ra‑ma‑DAAN) — The month of fasting, Qur’an, and extra worship.
    Kid example: “In Ramaḍān, we read more Qur’an as a family.”
  3. Suḥūr (su‑HOOR) — Pre‑dawn meal before fasting begins.
    Kid example: “A banana and water make great suḥūr.”
  4. Iftār (if‑TAAR) — Breaking the fast at sunset.
    Kid example: “Dates and water are a sunnah ifṭār.”
  5. Zakāh (za‑KAAH) — Obligatory charity for those who qualify.
    Kid example: “Zakāh helps the poor and keeps wealth clean.”
  6. Zakāt al‑Fiṭr (za‑KAAT al‑FITR) — Charity at the end of Ramaḍān before Eid prayer.
    Kid example: “We give it so everyone can celebrate.”
  7. Ṣadaqah (SA‑da‑kah) — Voluntary charity anytime.
    Kid example: “Sharing lunch can be ṣadaqah too.”
  8. Eid al‑Fiṭr (EED al‑FITR) — Celebration after Ramaḍān.
    Kid example: “New clothes, prayer, and sweets!”
  9. Eid al‑Aḍḥā (EED al‑AD‑ḥaa) — Festival of sacrifice during Hajj season.
    Kid example: “We greet family and share food.”
  10. Qurbānī / Uḍḥiyah (kor‑BAA‑nee / ud‑HI‑yah) — The act of sacrificing an animal (where applicable) on Eid al‑Aḍḥā to share meat with those in need.
    Kid example: “We learn about Prophet Ibrāhīm’s obedience.”
  11. Laylat al‑Qadr (LAY‑lat al‑KADR) — A special night in Ramaḍān when worship is greatly rewarded.
    Kid example: “We stay up a little longer to read and make duʿāʾ.”

Hajj & Umrah Words

  1. Ḥajj (HAJ) — Pilgrimage to Makkah (for those able) once in a lifetime.
    Kid example: “Adults plan and save for ḥajj.”
  2. ʿUmrah (UM‑rah) — A shorter pilgrimage that can be done any time of year.
    Kid example: “Some families go for ʿumrah during holidays.”
  3. Kaʿbah (KA‑bah) — The sacred building in Makkah towards which Muslims face in prayer.
    Kid example: “The qiblah points to the Kaʿbah.”
  4. Iḥrām (ih‑RAAM) — The special state (and clothing for men) for pilgrimage.
    Kid example: “Pilgrims wear simple clothes to show equality before Allah.”
  5. Ṭawāf (ta‑WAAF) — Walking around the Kaʿbah seven times.
    Kid example: “Families make duʿāʾ while doing ṭawāf.”
  6. Saʿī (SA‑ee) — Walking between Ṣafā and Marwah seven times.
    Kid example: “It reminds us of Hājar’s effort to find water.”
  7. Zamzam (ZAM‑zam) — The blessed water in Makkah.
    Kid example: “Pilgrims drink Zamzam and thank Allah.”

Character & Manners

  1. Akhlaq (akh‑LAAK) — Good character and behaviour.
    Kid example: “Telling the truth and helping others.”
  2. Adab (A‑dab) — Good manners and etiquette.
    Kid example: “We say ‘please,’ ‘thank you,’ and ‘assalāmu ʿalaykum.’”
  3. Amānah (a‑MAA‑nah) — Trustworthiness; keeping promises and taking care of what’s given to you.
    Kid example: “If a friend lends a pencil, we return it.”

These Islamic words meaning sessions work best when linked to real stories. As you read ILMBEE e‑books, pause at a moment of honesty, kindness, or patience and ask, “Which word fits this scene—akhlaq, adab, or amānah?”

Family Activities Using ILMBEE E‑Books

1) Word Hunt (ages 5–8)
Pick an ILMBEE story. Ask your child to find three words from this list. They circle the word, read the sentence aloud, and explain it back in their own words.

2) Draw & Explain (ages 6–10)
After reading, children draw a scene showing wuḍūʾ, duʿāʾ, or ṣadaqah. Beneath the picture, they write one sentence using the term.

3) Role‑Play (ages 7–12)
Choose two terms (e.g., adab and amānah). Act out short scenes from an ILMBEE e‑book: greeting elders, returning a borrowed book, or lining up for ṣalāh.

4) Build a Family Glossary (all ages)
Keep a notebook or digital doc titled “Islamic terminologies for kids.” Each week, add five new entries. Revisit them on Fridays for a fun quiz.

5) Connect With the Qur’an (ages 8–14)
As you encounter Quran terms for children (like sūrah, āyah, juzʾ), note them on sticky flags in your child’s ILMBEE reading plan. Create mini goals: “This week, learn 1 sūrah name and 3 āyāt.”

6) Kindness Bank (all ages)
Each term that relates to character—akhlaq, adab, amānah, ṣadaqah—earns a “kindness coin” when practised during the week. Trade coins for a new ILMBEE e‑book reading night.

7) Sound It Out (ages 6–10)
Use the pronunciation cues in this post. When a term appears, your child taps the audio in an ILMBEE e‑book (when available), then repeats it three times.

30‑Day Family Word Plan

Week 1 (Foundations): Islam, Īmān, Iḥsān, Taqwā, Tawḥīd.
Goal: Children retell the five terms using their own examples.
Checkpoint game: “Explain it in 10 seconds.”

Week 2 (Qur’an & Study): Qur’an, Sūrah, Āyah, Juzʾ, Tafsīr.
Goal: Spot each term inside an ILMBEE story or glossary.
Checkpoint game: “Find the verse flag.”

Week 3 (Worship & Masjid): Ṣalāh, Wuḍūʾ, Qiblah, Adhān, Duʿāʾ.
Goal: Practise saying each term before prayer time.
Checkpoint game: “Prayer prep relay” (name each step in order).

Week 4 (Character & Giving): Ṣadaqah, Amānah, Adab, Akhlaq, Ramaḍān.
Goal: One real act each day linked to a word.
Checkpoint game: “Match the word to the act.”

Families in Dubai, the UAE, and across the GCC find that small, steady steps make vocabulary stick. Ten minutes a day with ILMBEE e‑books is often enough to build confidence.

Age‑Wise Guidance

Ages 5–7: Keep definitions short. Use pictures and dramatic gestures. Two or three terms per session.
Ages 8–10: Add simple examples from daily life (school, siblings, neighbours). Introduce Qur’an‑study terms slowly.
Ages 11–13: Encourage your child to explain terms back to you in full sentences and link them to verses or scenes in ILMBEE e‑books.
Teens: Invite short reflections in a notebook—“What did taqwā look like for me today?”—and explore basic tafsīr notes together.

FAQ

Q1: What’s the best age to start learning these terms?
Start as early as five with simple words like masjid, duʿāʾ, and sūrah. Older kids (8–12) can handle tajwīd, tafsīr, and Ḥajj vocabulary in short doses.

Q2: Should children learn Arabic letters to use this list?
It helps, but it’s not required. You can teach Islamic terms explained in English first and gradually introduce Arabic pronunciation.

Q3: How many terms should we teach per week?
Three to five is a comfortable pace. Repeat them across different ILMBEE e‑books to reinforce meaning.

Q4: How do we keep pronunciation accurate?
Aim for friendly approximations, then refine slowly. Focus on meaning and confidence first.

Q5: How can we avoid overwhelming children?
Use stories, pictures, and short activities. End with a quick win—like finding qiblah in a picture or making a one‑sentence duʿāʾ.

Q6: Are these terms the same everywhere?
Core concepts are shared across the Muslim world. Some pronunciations and local expressions vary—use what fits your family’s background while keeping meanings correct.