Glossary — Q

Glossary terms beginning with Q.

qadi (pl., qudah): Islamic judge who presides over sharia (q.v.) court.
Qatari riyal (QR): The national currency consisting of 100 dirhams.
qoz: General term used for sand dunes.
Quran: Islamic scriptures believed by Muslims to be God’s (Allah’s) revelation to the Prophet Muhammad. Derived from the Arabic verb qaraa (to recite or to read). Commonly written as Koran.