Delve into the term 'QĀNIT' (قَانِت) in Islam, which signifies a devout person who stands in prayer or in service to God. Understand its significance and usage in the Qurʾān, and explore its cultural and theological implications.
Explore Qalb, the profound Islamic concept of the heart as an intuitive faculty depicted in the Qur’an. Delve into its significance in Sufi epistemology, its role over logical reasoning, and how this mystical knowledge shapes one's spiritual experience.
Discover the concept of Qarīn, the spiritual entity said to accompany each individual. Explore its role, significance, and interpretation in Islamic theology and lore.
Explore QARẒ (قرض), the Islamic concept of a loan as both a charitable good deed and as a financial transaction. Understand its significance in Islamic finance and culture, along with its ethical and religious implications.
Dive into the concept of Qint̤ār as mentioned in the Qur'ān. Explore its meanings, historical contexts, and its significance in Islamic culture and jurisprudence.
Dive into the rich tradition of Qirāʾah, the various methods of reciting the Qurʾān. Learn its historical background, significance, and the science of ʿIlmu ʾt-Tajwīd.
Delve into the figure of Qit̤fīr (قطفير), also known as Potiphar in Biblical narratives, and his appearance in Islamic texts and traditions. Examine the contributions of commentators like Al-Baiẓāwī and the cross-cultural roots of this historical figure.
Discover the life, works, and contributions of Abd al-Jabbar, Qadi, a preeminent 11th-century Mutazili theologian. Understand his place in Islamic legal history and theological debates.
Delve into the rich tradition of 'Qissah' in Islamic culture, from its Quranic origins to its evolution in medieval and modern literature. Discover the role of narrative in Islamic education and cultural transmission.
Discover the rise and fall of the Qaramanli Dynasty in Ottoman Tripolitania, Cyrenaica, and Fezzan. Understand their governance, diplomatic endeavors, and confrontations with global powers from 1711 to 1835.
Dive into the concept of QĀNŪN (قانون), an essential element in the Islamic legal system encompassing rules, regulations, and laws. Explore its origins, cultural implications, and significance in Islamic jurisprudence.
Dive into QAWAD (قود), the Islamic doctrine of retaliation applied within the framework of Qisas. Understand its etymology, significance, and how it parallels and diverges from other legal and cultural traditions.
