The Islam Invasion

Quran — The central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the literal word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

Surah — A chapter of the Quran. There are 114 surahs. Each verse within a surah is called an ayah.

Hadith — Recorded sayings and actions of Muhammad, compiled by scholars. The two most trusted collections are Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.

Sharia — Islamic law, derived from the Quran and Hadith. Covers religious practice, family law, finance, criminal law, and governance.

Tafsir — Scholarly commentary on the Quran. Major tafsir authors include Ibn Kathir, al-Tabari, and al-Qurtubi.

Fitnah — Often translated as "persecution" or "disorder." Classical scholars define it as the existence of any non-Islamic belief system.

Taqiyya — The practice of concealing one's true beliefs when it serves to advance Islam. Based on Quran 3:28.

Jizyah — A tax imposed on non-Muslims living under Islamic rule. Payment signifies submission to Islamic authority.

Shahada — The Islamic declaration of faith: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger." Reciting it with intent is the sole act required to convert.

Adhan — The Islamic call to prayer, traditionally broadcast from a mosque five times daily.

Fatwa — A religious ruling issued by an Islamic scholar. Can address any topic from dietary law to political violence.

Brå — Sweden's National Council for Crime Prevention. The Swedish government's crime statistics agency.