deen
Arabic word for religion, faith.
self-accountability
an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility
cradle to the grave
extending throughout one's life
Shiah
one of the two main branches of Islam, followed by about a tenth of Muslims, especially in Iran, that rejects the first three Sunni caliphs and regards Ali, the fourth caliph, as Muhammad's first true successor.
Sunni
one of the two main branches of Islam, commonly described as orthodox, and differing from Shia in its understanding of the Sunna and in its acceptance of the first three caliphs.
Taqwacore
Taqwacore is a subgenre of punk music dealing with Islam, its culture, and interpretation.
shaytans
the Devil or an evil spirit.
