Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Unearthing ĀṢAF (اصف‎): 🕌 Solomon's Enigmatic Wazīr

Fatima Al-Habib Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Qur'an Solomon Asaf Islamic History Theology

Delve into the role and historical significance of ĀṢAF (اصف‎), the wazīr or prime minister of Solomon, as referenced in Islamic texts. Understand his role in Quranic narratives and interpretations by Islamic scholars.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights (UIDHR): An Islamic Perspective on Global Human Rights

Ibrahim Al-Rashid Human Rights Islamic Studies Law Islam Human Rights UIDHR Islamic Law Sharia Muslim World

Delve into the Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights (UIDHR), emphasizing its principles, origins, and differences from the United Nations' UDHR, contextualized within traditional Islamic law.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Unpacking SAUT̤ (سوط‎): The Whip in Islamic Context

Zahir Al-Salim Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Arabic Islamic Culture Punishment Justice History

Understand the significance of 'SAUT̤' (سوط‎), meaning 'whip' in Islamic culture, tracing its etymology, uses, and related terms like Dirrah. Explore how it factors into Islamic justice, literature, and cultural applications.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Unraveling 'Hakim': The Multifaceted Islamic Term

Ibrahim Al-Bashir Religion Islamic Studies Cultural Studies Islam Hakim Judge Philosopher Traditional Medicine

Dive into the rich etymology, history, and cultural dimensions of the term Hakim, encompassing roles such as a judge, philosopher, and traditional physician. Explore its features and significance within Islamic and broader historical contexts.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Unraveling Apocryphal Ḥadīth: Islamic Traditions and Critical Analysis

Dr. Ramiya Al-Hakim Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ḥadīth Tradition Authentication Theology Islamic Studies

Dive into the complex world of Islamic Ḥadīth, exploring the classifications of authentic and apocryphal traditions. Discover the painstaking criteria used to authenticate Ḥadīth and the cultural significance of these narratives in the Muslim world.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Unraveling Jamiah-yi Ruhaniyat-i Mubariz: The Society of Militant Clergy

Fatemeh Nabavi History Political Studies Middle Eastern Studies Islam Iranian History Political Movements Ayatollah Khomeini Resistance Movements

Discover the historical and ideological significance of Jamiah-yi Ruhaniyat-i Mubariz, an Iranian movement pivotal in the protests against the shah, Israel, and the United States, particularly during Ayatollah Khomeini's exile.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Unveiling ABDĀL (ابدال‎): The Mystic Pillars of Existence

Ibrahim Al-Ghazali Religion Islamic Studies Mysticism Islam Abdāl Sufism Mysticism Theology Spirituality

Dive into the concept of Abdāl (ابدال‎) in Islamic mysticism. Explore their spiritual significance, role in sustaining the world, cultural perspectives, and theological underpinnings.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Unveiling Bismillāh: The Opening Phrase of Divine Remembrance

Zaynab Rahmani Religion Islamic Studies Spirituality Linguistics Islam Bismillāh Invocation Qurʾānic Phrase Linguistics Theology

Dive deep into Bismillāh, the Islamic invocation 'In the name of God,' used to commence actions and endeavors. Understand its etymology, significance, and cultural contexts across Muslim communities worldwide.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Unveiling the Role of Wazīr: The Pillar of Islamic Governance

Ibrahim Al-Hakim Religion History Governance Islam Wazīr Islamic Governance Etymology History Culture

Dive deep into the historical and cultural significance of the Wazīr, a crucial figure in Islamic governments. Understand its etymology, responsibilities, and its portrayal in Islamic and medieval literature.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜🕌 Understanding AKHUND: The Evolution and Impact of a Religious Leader

Zahid Sultan Religion Islamic Studies History Cultural Studies Islam Religious Leader Akhund Islamic Studies Middle Eastern Studies

Delving into the etymology, historical context, and cultural dimensions of Akhund, a term signifying a religious leader. Discover its diverse interpretations and influences across different Islamic societies.

October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📝 Discovering AR-RAQĪM: The Mysterious Islamic Term

Tariq Al-Mansur Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ar-Raqīm Qurʾān Study Islamic Lexicon Theology Tafsir

Unveil the mystery around AR-RAQĪM, a term found in the Qurʾān, Sūrah xviii. 8. Explore interpretations, cultural nuances, historical context and theological significance in Islamic tradition.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📝 Exploring Hamd: The Essence of Praise in Islam 🌟

Yasmin Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Hamd Praise Theology Qurʾān Arabic Language

Dive into the profound meaning of Hamd, an essential concept in Islamic practice and theology. Understand its etymology, usage, and significance in daily Muslim life, along with its cultural and historical contexts.