Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Unveiling ʿILMU ʾL-ASMĀʾ: The Profound Knowledge of Divine Names

Aisha Al-Hassan Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam ʿILMU ʾL-ASMĀʾ Divine Names Allah Theology Sufism

Dive into ʿILMU ʾL-ASMĀʾ (علم الاسماء‎), the study and understanding of the names, titles, and attributes of Allah. Explore its significance in Islamic theology and spirituality.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 VII.—Public Treasury in Shiʿah Inheritance (نسق الجمهوری): A Synoptical Table

Hafsa Al-Mutlaq Religion Islamic Jurisprudence Law Shīʿah Inheritance Public Treasury Islamic Law Muḥammadan Law

A detailed exploration of the Shīʿah inheritance laws, particularly focusing on public treasury, with reference to historical texts and contemporary views.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📝 Biography & Contributions of Ibn Miskawayh: Pioneer of Ethical Philosophy in Islam

Huda Rahman Religion Philosophy Islamic Studies Ibn Miskawayh Islamic Philosophy Ethics History Persian Scholars

Discover the life and work of Ibn Miskawayh, the Persian philosopher and historian who made significant contributions to Islamic ethics. Explore his profound teachings and his influence on Islamic thought and society.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📝 Understanding KAIFĪYAH: Detailed Circumstances in Islam

Nadia Ibn Hanbal Religion Islamic Studies Linguistics Islam Arabic Phenomena Islamic Studies

Explore the term 'KAIFĪYAH (كيفية‎)' used in Islamic texts to denote detailed circumstances or manners of various phenomena and actions. Understand its application, significance, and how it can vary across different contexts.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📰 The Legacy of Suavi, Ali: A Legacy of Islamic Reform and National Identity

Naila Haddad History Political Science Islamic Studies Journalism Ottoman Empire Ali Suavi Young Ottomans Turkish Nationalism Pan-Turkism Islamic Reform

Delve into the life and contributions of Ali Suavi, an influential Ottoman journalist and political activist. Discover his role in early Turkish nationalism, his break with liberal reformers, and his ultimate sacrifice for his beliefs.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔄 Re-marriage in Islam: Navigating the Dynamics of Divorces and Widows

Hassan El-Rahman Religion Islamic Studies Family Law Islam Re-Marriage Divorce ʿIddah Nikah Widow

Dive into the intricate guidelines surrounding re-marriage in Islam, exploring the provisions for re-marrying a former spouse and the rules involving widows. Comprehend the theological and social dimensions of these regulations.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔄 Zoroastrianism and Islam: 🌍 Exploring Historical Interconnections

Reza Darvish Religion History Comparative Theology Islam Zoroastrianism Religion Persia Monotheism Comparative Religion

Delve into the relationship between Zoroastrianism and Islam. Understand their shared beliefs, differences, historical interactions, and the enduring legacy of Zoroastrianism in the Islamic world.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Deep Dive into ʿUQŪBAH (عقوبة‎): Punishment in Islamic Context

Dr. Yusuf Saqib Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Punishment ʿUqūbah Islamic Law Shariʿah

Explore ʿUQŪBAH (عقوبة‎), the concept of punishment and chastisement in Islamic law. Understand its significance, types, and how it compares to judicious practices in other cultures.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Delving into AN-NUQABĀʾ: The Sufi Concept of ‘The Watchmen’

Osman El-Sufi Religion Islamic Studies Sufism Islam An-Nuqabāʾ Sufism Spirituality Mysticism Saints

Explore the Sufi understanding of An-Nuqabāʾ, the thirty elect spiritual overseers who consistently engage in the world's enlightenment. Discover its rich significance through etymology, cultural perspectives, and Qur'anic traditions.

October 5, 2023 6 min read Dictionary

🔍 Delving into Sectarianism: Unity & Division in Islam 🕌

Mohammed Qasim Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Sectarianism Sunni Shii Islamic History Theology

Understand the roots, history, and impacts of sectarianism within Islam. Explore how different sects like Sunni, Shii, Kharijis, and more emerged and their influence on the Islamic world throughout history.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Discovering JUBBU ʾL-ḤUZN: The 💔 Pit of Sorrow in Islamic Theology

Fatima Al-Rahman Religion Islamic Studies Eschatology Islam JUBBU ʾL-ḤUZN Theology Eschatology Qurʾān

Dive into the concept of JUBBU ʾL-ḤUZN (جب الحزن‎), a desert in hell feared even by hell itself, reserved for haughty readers of the Qurʾān. Explore its significance, background, and implications within Islamic theology.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Exploring AS-SĀMIRĪ: The Enigmatic Figure from the Qurʾān

Fahima Al-Qadir Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Quranic Figures As-Sāmirī Golden Calf Moses Comparative Religion

Dive into the story of As-Sāmirī (السامرى‎), the figure from the Qurʾān who created the golden calf. Understand his significance, diverse interpretations, and his place within Islamic and comparative religious studies.