R.A.    - Rahmat'ullah Alaihi , alt. sp. : Rahmatullah Alayhi   "may the blessings of Allah be upon him"   mentioned at the name of any deceased sufi saint .

R.A.A.          - RADIY    ALLAAHU   'ANHU    -"May Allah be pleased with him " use this expression whenever you mention the name of any of the SAHABI (companions and wives) in writing or in speech ..Those who contributed to the spread and sucess of Islam,     alt sp. RAZHI ALLAHU ANHU. alt sp.RADHI

RAAFIZI    - , RAAFIZAH , RAWAFIZ,pl.----A term used for a body of soldiers who have turned back and deserted their commandr. Sunni Muslims use this term for any SHIAS on account that IBN YUSUF'S army slew 14 faithful who were the remmnants of a deserted army on account they would not turn on Abu Bakr and Umar , R.A.

RAH    -Sufi path

RAHIL  -"  That which is fit for travelling " A small book stand which folds flat

.RAHMAN  -   Allah  Merciful

RAHIM    -Allah Compassionate

RAHMAH    - Allah Mercy    

RAHMAT   - Allah's mercy

RAHN        RIHAN  plural  -Collateral , to pledge, Lawful in Islam The prophet, salla Alaihi wa salem , left a coat of mail armour in pledge for grain , A Pledge is lawful ,18% intrest is not

RAQ'A    - A unit of Salat prayer . RAK'A

RAQS    - A rare term from 15th century Turkey meaning to wave the arms and legs as in dancing . The eqivalent would be cheerleaders . This is a masculine activity for the purpose of military training ,like callesthenics . It can also be used as a term to describe the movements done in a sufi HADRA by men only . That would be waving or moving the arms and or legs . Sufi women do not do this. It is associated with military exercise only which is the militia activity of the men in the brotherhood .

RAS al 'AM In the Islamic calendar the date of 1 MUHARRAM   The new year day . the persian new year is on the 21st of march on the vernal equinox . Naw Ruz is from the Sassanid era.

RASHID    A rightly guided Muslim , A divine name RIGHTEOUS 

RAZA   - The founder of the Barelwi movement

RIZWAN   -An angel , Delight ,  Approval  

RASOOL   alt sp. RASUL    -"Messenger "   They are NUH,  (noah ) IBRAHIM ,(Abraham ) MUSA  (Moses). ISA   (Jesus ) and MUHAMMED  May allahs blessing be upon all of them . Any time the name of one of them is mentioned you are required to invoke Allah's blessing upon them  The AQUIDA of Islam requires acceptance of all of them as messengers. Muslims do not pray to any of them .

RA'Y    -Independent opinion in legal exigis ,see page 21 v.1 Encyclopedia of Religion , Eliade . >ABU HANIFA   Arises in the disscussion of conflict between hadith traditions and a choice is made to disregard it.

RAYAHS    - a  DHIMMI person . dhimmi are Ahl al kitab people living under sharia . Ottoman term

REDA    - To accept what Allah has given . That is ; to be in a state of submission to Allah's command .

REND    - A sacred madman and nonconformist (for example Hafez) see Pourafzal's work . This term is contexted in a strange way .

RI'AYA   -a method for the pursuit of the mystical path

RIBAAT    - plural Ribatat  From the arabic word " to Bind" Ribat ;devoting entirely to Jihad and guarding the frontier of islam . An out post ,a hospice a fortress . At the time of the  Calif UMAR, R.A.-Mujahid would advance arms until the world was subjugated (Glasse')Military service , Religious observance  A Khaniqah also used to mean a retreat .

RIDA      -contentment .One of the most notable traits of Muslims as a people . Considered a preimminant virtue , especially in Sufis .This is a particular way of seeing ones life . A particular way of thinking.  see Futuh al Ghaib by Abdul Qadir Jilani .The Qur'anic logic: Allah's will.

RIDWAN       -Felicity . A Blessing used when mentioning the SAHABA or a Muslim saint (WALI )  , RADIYA-LLAAHU 'ANHU  "May Allah be well pleased with him "

BAY'AT AR- RIDWAAN       - Allah was well pleased with the believers from Al Qur'an 48:18 , 9:74 ...gardens  

RIHLA      - Voyage ,  Travelling for the pusuit of religion . An example is IBN Battuta , See the excellent article on Ibn Battuta in National Geographic .

RIKAZ    -Treasures that  were buried at some remote period  (hidaya) 

KANZ   -treasure

MADIN    -Mines , They are subject to 1/5 Zakat

RIQA'IQ    -the softening of hearts

RISALAH    -prophesy, from the word RASOOL or RASUL  (meaning the prophet Muhammed ,Salla alaihi wa Salem)

RIYA    - Insincerity , hypocrisy ,dissimulation ,hollowness falsehood ,show ,.  Qur'an 2:264   ,4:38   .,8:47   ,33:33 

RIYYA    - doing anything for show ,status display in the context of the practice of religion performing any religious act with consideration for the opinions of others as the motive . All acts in religion are for Allah.

RIZQ     - Ones sustenance RIZQ is predestined that is; MUQRAR See Futuh al Ghaib by Abdul Qadir Jilani 

ARKAN    -R*K*N , RUKN    -The 5 pillars of Islam

RUH      -The dignity which exhaults man above animals and even above angels. In Qur'an   : Isa, s.a.w.s. 4:169    Adam,s.a.w.s.15:29 

RUHIYA from RUH   -The soul

RUQYA    - The use Ayat from the Holy Qur'an to heal . This practice is defined precisely in the Sharia .

RUSHD    - R*SH*D    Qur'an 65:6   right guidance , a TARIQA and a SHEIKH   are the guide.

Supported by the Qur'an verse AS SARRAAJ .This AYAT is used to support the concept of WILAYA over NUBAWWA . Believed in by many S

RA: See Radia’llahu ‘Anhu.

RA’D (AR): "The thunder". Surah 13 of the Holy Qur’an.

RADIA’LLAH ‘ANHU/‘ANHA: May Allah be pleased with him or her. This term is most commonly used whenever the name of a Sahabi (a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, amy Allah bless him and grant him peace) is mentioned, Radia’llahu Anhum, may Allah be pleased with them.

RAAB: Lord, Master, Owner. Allah Ta’ala is the "Rabbil ‘Alameen", the Lord of the Worlds.

RABBIL-’ALAMEEN: Title of Allah Ta’ala. Lord of all creation. Literally means "Lord of the Worlds", both in the Seen and in the Unseen.

RABBAK: Your Lord. Your Master. See Rabb.

RABI’ AL-AWAL: The third month of the Islamic Calendar. See Hijri.

RAFI’AH KHAFIDA: That which will raise the lowly, and humble the proud, on the Day of Judgement.

RAHEEM (AR): "Ar-Raheem". Most Merciful. One of the ninety-nine Attributes of Allah Ta’ala. It is said that the Attributes of Ar-Raheem consists of the mercy of Allah that is only experienced by the Muslims, whereas the Attributes of Ar-Rahman consist of the mercy of Allah that is experienced by the whole creation. For example, all creatures are fed until they die, but only the Muslims experience the reward of breaking the fast at the end of each day of Ramadan, and the reward of meeting the Lord in the next world. See Rahman (ar).

RAHIB: A man who lives in a monastery, a Christian monk.

RAHIM: Blood relations. It is extremely important for Muslims to keep in contact with their blood relatives. In a Hadith Qudsi Allah Ta’ala vowed by His Might and sublimity that He would cut off the person who cuts off his blood relative.

RAHMAN (AR): "Ar-Rahman". Most Gracious, Merciful. One of the ninety-nine Attributes of Allah Ta’ala. Surah 55 of the Holy Qur’an. This is Surah is referred to as "The Bride of the Holy Qur’an".

RAHMAT ALLAH: The Mercy of Allah. It comes from one of the Attributes of Allah Ta’ala - Ar-Rahman, The Merciful. See Raheem (ar).

RAIHAN: A sweet-smelling flower.

RAJAB: The seventh month of the Islamic calendar. See Hijri

RAJFA: Violent earthquake. See Holy Qur’an, Al-A’raf (7):155.

RAJM (AR): Stoning. In Islamic law the Hadd punishment for whoever is married and commits adultery is to be stoned to death.

RAK’AT: A unit of the Salat (Prayer), a complete series of standing, bowing, two prostatrations and sittings. Plural: Rak’at.

RAMADAN: The ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is very important month in the Islamic world. (1.) It is month of fasting, during which all adults Muslims who are in good helath fast from the first light of dawn until sunset each day. During the first third of the fast you taste Allah’s mercy; during the second third you taste Allah’s forgiveness; and during the last third you taste freedom from the Fire. See Holy Qur’an, Al-Baqara (2):185. (2.) It is the month in which the revelation of the Holy Qur’an to our Holy Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, commenced. (3.) The Lailatul Qadr (see Qadr, Lailatul) occurs in this month. (4.) The famous Battle of Badr was fought and won in this month. (5.) The Conquest of Makka by Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, took place in this month.

RAMAL: Hastening, walking brisky and moving the shoulders brisky; usually done by men (only) in the first three circuits of the Tawaf, but not in the remaining four.

RAMI: The act of throwing seven pebbles at each of the three Jamras, representing Iblis (Satan), at Mina. See Jamrat al-’Aqaba.

RASOOL: Messnger. A prophet of Allah Ta’ala who came with a pure revelation from Allah to mankind and the Jinn. For a complete list of the messengers and prophets referred to in the Qur’an: See Rusull.

RAWI: A narrator of Ahadeeth.

REA’ (SHIRK AL): A minor Shirk. Carrying out a religious act of worldly gains and not for the pleasure of Allah, e.g. giving Zakat for the sake of fame or praise. See Shirk.

RIBA: Usury. Usury is of two kinds. (1.) Riba Nasi’a - taking interest on loaned money. (2.) Riba Fadal - taking something of superior quality in exchange for giving less of the same kind of thing of poorer quality. Allah Subhana wa Ta’ala has strictly forbidden any kind of Riba and has warned of severe punishment to those who have any association with it. This is because all Riba involves getting something for nothing at someone else’s expense, and is destructive. See Holy Qur’an, Al-Baqara (2):275-280, Aali ‘Imran (3):130.

RIDA: A cloth that is worn on the upper part of the body.

RIDWAN, PEACE BE ON HIM: Name of the angel who is keeper of the Gate of Jannah (Paradise). Literally means "Allah’s Good Pleasure".

RISALLAH: Letter. Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, sent many messengers with letters to various leaders of the world inviting them to Islam. For example of such letters:

RIWAYAAT: Narrations of Ahadeeth.

RIZQ: Provision. Sustenance. Is derived from the word "Al-Razaq". The Provider or Sustainer, one of the ninety-nine Attributes of Allah Ta’ala.

ROOH: Spirit. See Holy Qur’an, Al-Hijr (15):29, Al-Isra (17):85-86, Al-Mujadilah (58):22, Al-Ma’arif (70):4. An-Naba’ (78):38, Al-Qadr (97):4.

ROOH AL-QUDUS: The Holy Spirit. Another name for the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel), peace be on him. His duty was to communicate between Allah and His prophets. Allah Ta’ala strengthened the Prophet Isa (Jesus), peace be on him, with Holy Spirit (Al-Baqara (2):87, 253). This is one of the reasons why the Nasara (Chirstians) believe that the Prophet Jesus was divine. If Jesus was Allah, then why did he need strengthening? They also believed that the Holy Spirit was divine. If the Holy Spirit was Allah, then how was He sent and by whom? Who has the power to command Allah to go anywhere? Glory be to Allah, the Most high. Surely they disbelieve who say that Allah has associate.

ROOHU’LLAH: According to the Ulamaa min as-Sahaba (the people of knowledge from among the companions of t he Prophet, may the blessings and peace of Allah be on him and them, and their students), the Roohu’llah can be considered in two distinct and different ways: The Created - what belongs to Allah: i.e. Allah’s slave, Allah’s House, Allah’s soul (i.e. soul created by Allah). Consider the creation of Adam and the Prophet Isa (Jesus, Son Mary), peace be on them. Allah said "Be" and they were created. The Creator - Who is neither a person nor a thing : e.g. Allah’s statements (Kalimatu’llah), Allah’s knowledge (‘Ilmu’llah). Allah says in the Qur’an: "Say: ‘The spirit is by command of my Lord, and you have only been given a little knowledge." Holy Qur’an, Al-sara (17):85.)

ROOM (AL): "The Romans". Surah 30 of the Holy Qur’an.

RUBUBIYAH (TAWHEED AL): Unity of Lordship, To believe that there is only one Lord, the Master and Creator of the Universe, Who oversees and orders it in every moment, and that He is Allah Subhana wa Ta’ala. See Tawheed.

RUKN: Pillar. Singular of Arkan. See Arkan.

RUKU: The Bowing position during the Salat (Prayer).

RUQBA: A gift of a house given to somebody to live for as long as they live, after which it is returned.

RUQYA: Divine words, usually from the Holy Qur’an, used as a recitation to cure an illness or a disease.

RUSHD: Right conduct and correct behavior.

RUSULL: Messengers. All messengers are prophets, but not all prophets are messengers. The Holy Qur’an mentions twenty-five Prophets, amongst whom are six messengers: (1.) Nooh (Noah). (2.) Ibrahim (Abraham). (3.) Dawood (David). (4.) Isa ibn Mariam (Jesus, son of Mary). (5.) Muhammad May the blessings and peace of Allah be on all the Prophets and messengers, on those who are known and those who are not known, and on all their sincere followers in every age. Singular: Rasool.