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Rabb رب

Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher, Master.

Rasul رسول

Messenger; Unlike prophets (Nabi), messengers are given scripture. Moses, David, Jesus and Mohammed are considered messengers. All messengers are considered prophets, but not all prophets are given scripture. See: Nabi.

Riba (ربا)

Usury, the charging of which is forbidden by the Qur'aan.

Ruh روح

Spirit; the divine breath which God blew into the clay of Adam عليه السلام .