lxxix Glossary (As-) Suffa : A shaded place in the Mosque of the Prophet at Medina in which poor people (emigrants) used to take shelter. Suhuliya : A cotton cloth, its name is derived from the name of a village in Yemen called Suhul. Suhur : A meal taken at night before the Fajr prayer on the nights of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Sunna : All the traditions and practices of the Prophet that have become as models to be followed by the Muslims. Sutra : An object like a pillar, wall or stick, a spear, etc. the height of which should not be less than a foot and must be in front of a praying person to act as a symbolical barrier between him and the others. Taba' : Another name for Medina. Tahajjud : Night optional prayers offered at any time after 'Isha prayer and before the Fajr prayer. Tahnik : A custom practiced by the early Muslims; whenever a child was born, they would take it to the Prophet who would chew a piece of date and put a part of its juice in the child's mouth. Takbir : Saying "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is Greater). Takbira : A single utterance of "Allahu Akbar". Talbiya :Saying "Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik" (O Allah, I am obedient to Your orders, I respond to Your call). (At-) Tan'im : A place towards the north of Mecca outside the sanctuary from where Meccans may assume the state of Ihram to perform 'Umra. Taqlid : Putting coloured garlands around the necks of the Budn. Tarawih : Optional prayers offered after the 'Isha' prayer on the nights of Ramadan. They may be performed individually or in congregation. Tarwiya : The 8th of Dhul-Hijjal when pilgrims start going to Mina. Tashah-hud : The recitation of the invocation: "At-tahiyatu lillahi ......(up (up to) wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulul-lah" while in "Qu'ud" i.e. sitting posture in prayer. (See Hadith No. 794 Vol I) (Days of) Tashriq : 11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijja . Taslim : On finishing the prayer one turns one's face right and left saying "As-salamu-Alikum wa Rahmatullah" (peace and mercy of Allah be on you), and this action is called Taslim. Tawaf : The circumambulation of the Ka'ba.