Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

✨ Understanding TAJMĪS: The Rejection of Incarnation in Islam

Mustafa Al-Hakim Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Incarnation Tajmīs Theology Qur’an God

Delve into the Islamic theological stance on Incarnation, and why it remains a central point of difference from Christian theology. Understand the concept through Qur’anic interpretations and historical debates among Muslim scholars.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

✨ Understanding ʿĀSHŪRĀʾ: The Sacred Tenth Day of Muḥarram

Ibrahim Al-Hafizi Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam ʿĀshūrāʾ Muḥarram Fasting Theology Sunni and Shia

Dive deep into the significance of ʿĀSHŪRĀʾ, an important Islamic day observed on the tenth of Muḥarram. Discover its historical background, cultural variances between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and its role in Islamic theology.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

✨ Unlocking BĀBU ʾL-ABWĀB: The Door of Repentance in Ṣūfī Traditions 🌟

Asim Raheel Religion Islamic Studies Spirituality Islam Sufism Repentance Spirituality Wisdom

Delve into the concept of Bābu ʾl-Abwāb, the 'Door of Doors,' in Ṣūfī terminology. Explore its etymology, significance in spiritual practices, and its role as a doorway to repentance and spiritual awakening.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

✨ Unveiling Bāriqah: The 🌟 Sufi Concept of Refulgence

Fatimah Ibn Mustafa Religion Islamic Studies Sufism Islam Sufism Bāriqah Enlightenment Spirituality

Discover Bāriqah, the Sufi concept reflecting the initial enlightenment of the soul in Islam. Understand its significance, etymology, and its place in spiritual discourse.

October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

✨ Unveiling MAJẔŪB (مجذوب‎): The Enigmatic State of Divine Attraction in Ṣūfīsm

Dr. Nadim El-Sarai Religion Islamic Studies Mysticism Islam Ṣūfīsm Spirituality Mysticism Divine Attraction

Dive into the profound concept of Majzūb, a term in Ṣūfīsm describing an individual divinely 'attracted' to God, gaining spiritual insights without conventional striving. Understanding its roots, transformations, and spiritual dimensions in Islamic mysticism.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

❤️ Sexuality in Islam: Harmony, Responsibility, and Morality

Yaqub Al-Mansuri Religion Islamic Studies Sociology Islam Sexuality Marriage Islamic Law Ethics Health

Explore the comprehensive understanding of sexuality in Islam, emphasizing fulfilled marital sexual relations, legal restrictions, and intricate interplays of cultural practices. Understand the subtleties around topics such as contraception, sexual ethics, and paternity.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⭐️ Delving Into AMBIYĀʾ (انبياء‎): The Prophets of Islam

Fatimah Al-Qadri Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ambiyāʾ Prophets Qurʾānic Studies Islamic Theology

Discover the role and significance of the prophets (Ambiyāʾ) in Islamic faith, their contributions to spirituality, culture, and the broader religious ethos.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌀 Unveiling the Term 'Malik' (ملك): The Concept of Kingship in the Qurʾān

Prof. Abdullah Al-Hashimi Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Qur'an Kingship Linguistics Islamic History

Dive into the multifaceted term 'Malik' (ملك) as the Qur'anic representation of a king. Understand its historical, cultural, and linguistic nuances, and explore varying titles for leaders in the Islamic tradition.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🌅 The Dawn Prayer: Exploring Salat al-Fajr ✨

Fatima Al-Rawi Religion Islamic Studies Worship Fiqh Islam Salat Al-Fajr Daily Prayers Pillars of Islam Worship

Dive into Salat al-Fajr, the first of the five mandatory daily prayers in Islam. Understand its timing, significance, and unique features, including the call to prayer which resonates across Muslim societies.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌊 Exploring SALSABĪL: The Heavenly Fountain in Islamic Paradise

Felicia Hassan Religion Islamic Studies Eschatology Islam Salsabīl Paradise Theology Eschatology Afterlife

Delve into the concept of Salsabīl, the fountain of paradise described in the Qurʾān, its significance, etymology, and representation in Islamic eschatology.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌊 The Red Sea in Islamic Tradition: Al-Baḥru ʾl-Aḥmar 🕌

Nour Yazid Religion Islamic Studies Geography Red Sea Al-Baḥru ʾl-Aḥmar Qur'an Islamic Theology Islamic History Geography

Discover the Red Sea, known as al-Baḥru ʾl-Aḥmar in Arabic, through its religious, historical, and cultural significance. Delve into its Qurʾānic mentions and understand its role in both ancient and modern Islamic narratives.

October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🌌 A Deeper Dive into AL-INFIT̤ĀR (الانـفـطـار‎): Cleaving Asunder in the Qurʾān

Fatimah Zahra Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Qurʾān AL-INFIT̤ĀR Theology Eschatology

Explore the mystical realm of AL-INFIT̤ĀR, Surah 82 of the Qurʾān, that prophetically speaks of cosmic events and divine revelation. Understand its theological depth and cultural relevance within Islamic eschatology.