Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📚 Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyah: Scholar, Jurist, and Reformer of the Hanbali Madhhab

Zeina Al-Mansur Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyah Hanbali Fiqh Islamic Jurisprudence Sufism

Discover the intellectual legacy of Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyah, a prominent Hanbali jurist from the 14th century. Learn about his association with Ibn Taymiyyah, his criticisms of Sufism, and his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Illuminating the Life and Works of Ibn Khallikān (ابن خلكان‎)

Fatimah El-Yasir Religion History Islamic Studies Ibn Khallikān Islamic Biography Medieval Scholars Islamic Jurisprudence Biographical Dictionary

Delve into the life of Ibn Khallikān, the eminent medieval Muslim biographer and jurist. Explore his profound contributions to Islamic scholarship, especially his 'Biographical Dictionary'.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📚 Insight into Hilli, Jamal al-Din Hasan ibn Yusuf ibn Ali ibn al-Mutahhar al-: A Pioneering Scholar

Noura Hussein Religion Jurisprudence Islamic History Islamic Studies Shii Jurisprudence Theology

Delve into the life and works of Jamal al-Din Hasan ibn Yusuf ibn Ali ibn al-Mutahhar al-Hilli, a significant Imami Shii scholar whose contributions to jurisprudence and theology continue to influence Islamic thought.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT): Bridging Knowledge and Faith in the Modern World

Zainab Irfan Religion Islamic Studies Higher Education Islam Islamic Thought Academic Integration Knowledge IIIT Islamic Studies

Explore the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), a pioneering Islamic think tank committed to the integration of Islamic perspectives into modern academic disciplines. Understand its formation, objectives, and significant contributions to the field of Islamic studies.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Islami Jamiat Tulaba: The Vanguard of Student Activism in Pakistan 🇵🇰

Khalid Hussain Religion Political Science History Islami Jamiat Tulaba Jamaat-I Islami Student Activism Pakistan History Islamic Organizations

An in-depth look at Islami Jamiat Tulaba, the student wing of Jamaat-i-Islami, exploring its history, role in student politics, and socio-political impact.

October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📚 Jafari: Shii Legal Thought and Jurisprudence 🕌

Haneen Al-Hashimi Religion Islamic Studies Law Islamic Jurisprudence Jafari Shia Islam Islamic Law Jafar Al-Sadiq

Discover Jafari, the Shii school of Islamic legal thought and jurisprudence named after the sixth imam, Jafar al-Sadiq. Understand its sources of law, historical significance, and contemporary status in Islamic jurisprudence.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Libraries in Islam: A Journey through Time and Knowledge

Omar Al-Yousef History Islamic Studies Culture Libraries Islamic History Bayt Al-Hikmah Caliphate Knowledge Intellectual Heritage

Discover the evolution and significance of libraries in the Islamic world, from the golden age of Bayt al-Hikmah to modern monumental libraries, fostering intellectual and academic progress.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📚 MĀLIK (مالك‎): The Pioneering Imam of Sunnī Jurisprudence

Zakariyya Al-Habib Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Mālik Mālikī School Sunni Islamic Jurisprudence Usul Al-Fiqh

Explore the life and contributions of Imām Mālik ibn Anas, the founder of the Mālikī school, one of the four orthodox Sunni sects in Islam, his influence, teachings, and legacy.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Mohammed Arkoun: A Revolutionary Thinker in Islamic Studies

Rahim Al-Rashid Intellectual Biography Islamic Studies Hermeneutics Philosophy Mohammed Arkoun Islamic Thought Hermeneutics Qurʿānic Studies Orientalism

Discover the life and work of Mohammed Arkoun, the French intellectual renowned for his critical approach to Islamic thought using contemporary Western methodologies.

October 4, 2023 6 min read Dictionary

📚 Muslim Student Association (United States): 🕌 An Academic Anchor for Muslim Students

Zainab Mahmoud Religion Social Initiatives Islamic Studies Student Life Islam Muslim Student Association Student Organizations Identity Muslim Community

Dive into the origins, significance, and cultural impact of the Muslim Student Association (United States). Established in 1963, learn about its role in fostering Islamic identity and providing resources for Muslim students.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📚 Shīʿah Traditions: Understanding the 📜 Kutub-i-Arbaʿah and Shīʿah Jurisprudence

Husayn Al-Maliki Religion Islamic Studies Theology Shīʿah Traditions Kutub-I-Arbaʿah Jurisprudence Islamic Law Hadith

Delve into the Shīʿah texts and traditions that form the cornerstone of Shīʿah Islam's jurisprudence. Understand the historical and cultural context surrounding works like the Kutub-i-Arbaʿah and their significant jurists.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📚 The Intellectual Journey of Muhammad Ahmad Khalafallah 🧠

Layla Al-Masry Religion Islamic Studies Modern Thought Islam Modernism Muhammad Ahmad Khalafallah Qur'anic Interpretation Arab Socialism

Discover the thought-provoking ideas of Muhammad Ahmad Khalafallah, the Egyptian Islamic modernist thinker. Explore his views on Qur'anic narratives, Arab socialism, and the prioritization of social welfare in Islam.