Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🤝 Hizb-i Wahdat: The Afghan Shii Islamist Political Movement

Laila Ibrahim Politics Islamic Studies Modern History Hizb-I Wahdat Afghanistan Shii Islam Political Parties Civil War

Delve into Hizb-i Wahdat, an Afghan Shii Islamist political party, its creation, its fluctuating ideological stance, and its role in the Afghan civil war. Understand its influence among the Shii Hazara ethnic group.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🤝 The Ansar: Pillars of Support in Early Islam

Ayisha Al-Ibrahim Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Ansar Companions Early Islamic History Medina

Delve into the historical and cultural significance of the Ansar, the companions during the Prophet Muhammad’s migration, who played a crucial role in the establishment of the first Islamic state in Medina.

October 5, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🤝 Understanding RUQBĀ (رقبى‎): The Islamic Concept of Conditional Gift

Fatima Al-Mansouri Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Ruqbā Inheritance Sharia Law Islamic Jurisprudence

Explore Ruqbā, an Islamic inheritance concept involving a conditional gift that changes ownership based on who survives whom. Understand its cultural and legal implications in Islamic tradition.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🤝 Understanding TĀBIʿŪN: The Successors to the Companions of Muhammad

Yusuf Al-Habib Religion Islamic Studies Traditions Islam Tābiʿūn Companions Islamic Traditions Sunnah

Discover TĀBIʿŪN (تابعون‎), the generation that conversed with the sahaba or companions of Prophet Muhammad. Learn about their significant role in the preservation and transmission of Islamic traditions (Sunnah).

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🤲 QASM (قسم‎): The Islamic Division of Rights

Leila Muhammad Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Qasm Family Law Islamic Jurisprudence

Delve into the concept of Qasm (قسم‎) in Islamic jurisprudence, understood as the division of conjugal rights. Learn about its importance, etymology, cultural nuances, and comparisons to other legal traditions.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🤲 The Unfolding Story of AS-SAMIRI: A Lesson from the Qur'an and the Biblical Samaritan

Yusuf Al-Kabir Religion Islamic Studies Comparative Theology Islam As-Samiri Samaritan Qur'an Bible Theology

Dive deep into the story of As-Samiri from the Qur'an and the notion of the Samaritan in the Bible. Uncover the theological significance, cultural differences, and common values shared between these characters and traditions.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🤲 Understanding Abd Allah: The Devoted 'Slave of God' in Islam

Omar Ibn Abdul-Hakim Religion Islamic Studies Culture Names Islam Muslim Names Theology Etymology

Dive deep into the significance of the name Abd Allah, a common and revered Muslim name meaning 'Slave of God.' Explore its etymology, historical significance, cultural contexts, and variations.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🤲 Understanding NAZR: The Devotional Vow in Islam

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Nazr Vows Devotion

Explore Nazr, a solemn vow taken in Islam, emphasizing its significance, cultural variations, historical context, and theological importance.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🥇 Saʿd ibn Abī Waqqāṣ: The Courageous Companion of the Prophet

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Companions Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas Islamic History Prophet Muhammad

Explore the life and achievements of Saʿd ibn Abī Waqqāṣ, one of the earliest converts to Islam and a key figure in early Islamic history. Learn about his contributions in battles and his enduring legacy.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🦄 The Jurisprudence of Animal Purity: Imam Abū Ḥanīfah's Perspective on the Donkey 🐴

Zainab Al-Nashmi Religion Islamic Studies Jurisprudence Islam Islamic Jurisprudence Animal Purity Ḥanafī School Zakāt

Understand the stance of Imam Abū Ḥanīfah regarding the donkey (ass) in Islamic jurisprudence, touching on its classification as unclean, unlawful for consumption, and its exemption from zakāt.

October 5, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🦅 Understanding NASR (نسر‎): The Ancient Arabian Idol

Layla Ansari Religion Islamic Studies Anthropology History Islam NASR Ancient Arabia Idolatry Qurʼān Religious History

Dive into the history and significance of NASR (نسر‎), one of the ancient Arabian idols mentioned in the Qurʾān. Uncover its cultural roots, symbolism, and the societal impact of idol worship in pre-Islamic Arabia.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🦅 Understanding the Conversational Abilities of Birds in Islamic Belief

Anisah Begum Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Birds King Solomon Communication Qurʾān Islamic Beliefs

Explore the fascinating belief in Islam that birds, and certain beasts, possess a language to communicate. Delve into the Qurʾānic verse stating that King Solomon was taught this language and discover its significance in Islamic tradition.