Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

💡 Illuminating the Legacy of Musa Nabawiyyah: A Pioneer in Feminist and Nationalist Thought

Amina Al-Fahad History Women's Studies Islamic Studies Musa Nabawiyyah Egyptian Feminism Women Education Nationalism Islamic Modernism

Unearth the life and impact of Musa Nabawiyyah, an Egyptian feminist, nationalist, writer, and educator who championed the cause of women's education and liberation within the framework of Islamic modernism.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

💡 Neoplatonism: The Meeting Point of Hellenistic Philosophy and Islamic Thought

Layla Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Philosophy Islam Neoplatonism Philosophy Sufism Mysticism Theology

Dive into the Neoplatonic philosophies that greatly influenced prominent Islamic thinkers and Sufis. Understand the origins, core principles, and how these ideas helped shape Islamic mystical and philosophical traditions.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

💡 The Enlightening Concept of Ilham: Personal Revelation in Islamic Thought

Layla Al-Mansouri Religion Islamic Studies Mysticism Sufism Islam Ilham Sufism Mysticism Inspiration Revelation

Discover 'Ilham,' the mystical term denoting inspiration, transformation, and inner illumination in Islamic Sufism. Learn about its significance, historical context, and cultural nuances.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

💡 Understanding the Neo-Destour Party: 🌟 Tunisia’s Pioneering Force for Independence

Sahar Bin Youssef History Politics African Studies Tunisia Independence Movement Colonial History Neo-Destour Party Political History North Africa

Delve into the history and significance of the Neo-Destour Party, a vital political force in Tunisia that advocated for independence from French colonial rule. Explore its foundational principles, pivotal moments, and lasting impact on Tunisian society and governance.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

💡 Understanding Yatīm (يتيم): The Islamic Perspective on Orphans

Fatima Al-Hassani Religion Islamic Studies Social Welfare Islam Yatīm Orphans Qur’an Islamic Law Martyrs Muḥammad

Dive deep into the significance of orphans in Islamic culture and law, informed by Qur’anic guidance and scholarly interpretations.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

💧 Insights into Zamzam: The Sacred Well of Mecca

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Zamzam Hajj Pilgrimage Mecca Spirituality

Explore the profound historical and spiritual significance of Zamzam, the well in Mecca revealed by God to Hagar and Ishmael. Delve into its origins and role in the Hajj pilgrimage ritual.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

💧 MĀʾU ʾL-QUDS: The Mystical 'Water of Holiness' in Sufism

Layla Waziri Religion Islamic Studies Mysticism Islam Sufism Holiness Spirituality Sacred Concepts

Explore the concept of MĀʾU ʾL-QUDS, a Sufi term meaning 'Water of Holiness,' which represents the spiritual influences aiding the soul in overcoming earthly desires to attain holiness.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

💧 The Many Meanings of BUKĀʾ (بكاء‎): Weeping and Sorrow in Islamic Tradition

Layla Haddad Religion Islamic Studies Cultural Practices Rites and Rituals Islam BUKĀʾ Lamentation Weeping Death Cultural Practices

Discover BUKĀʾ (بكاء‎), the Islamic concept of weeping and lamentation for the dead. Learn about its religious and cultural significant, and see how different Islamic traditions approach this emotionally rich practice.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

💧 The Role of Wells (Biʾr): Historical and Jurisprudential Perspectives in Islam

Hassan Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Law History Islam Wells Biʾr Islamic Jurisprudence Water Rights Cultural Practices

Dive into the significance of wells, or biʾr (بئر‎), in Islamic history and jurisprudence, exploring their etymology, legal perspectives, and their place in cultural and everyday life.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

💪 Discovering AL-QĀDIR (القادر‎): 🕌 The Powerful Essence in Islam

Zayd Al-Hakim Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Al-Qādir Names of Allah Theology Qurʾān

Dive deep into the attribute Al-Qādir (القادر‎), one of the 99 names of Allah, symbolizing 'The Powerful.' Understand its etymology, significance in the Qurʾān, and how it embodies the omnipotence of God in Islamic theology.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

💫 Discovering Mawlawi Tariqah: The ⏳ Mystic Whirling Dervishes

Zaynab Al-Hussein Mysticism Islamic Studies Cultural Studies World History Sufism Mawlawi Tariqah Whirling Dervishes Rumi Mysticism Islamic Culture

Dive deep into the history, practice, and cultural significance of the Mawlawi Tariqah, famously known for the whirling dervishes. Explore the traditions rooted in Sufi mysticism established by the descendants of Jalal al-Din Rumi.

October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

💫 Exploring QABẒ WA BAST̤: States of the Spiritual Heart 💖

Shahin Al-Hussaini Religion Sufism Spirituality Islam Sufism Spirituality Qabẓ Bast̤ Mysticism

Dive deep into the Sufi concepts of Qabẓ (contraction) and Bast̤ (expansion), understanding their significance in Islamic mysticism as expressions of the spiritual states of the heart. Compare these states with spiritual experiences in various traditions.