Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📝 PAIGHĀMBAR (پيغامبر‎): The Prophets of Islam

Leila Hashimi Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Paighāmbar Prophet Theology Nabī Rasūl

Dive deep into the concept of Paighāmbar, the Persian and Hindustānī term for Prophet, and understand the significance of Prophets in Islamic theology. Compare it with terms from other religious traditions and comprehend its cultural differences and similarities.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📝 Understanding QASAM (قسم‎): The Sacred Oath in Islam

Fatima Abdullah Religion Islamic Studies Ethics Linguistics Islam Qasam Oath Islamic Practices Ethics Linguistics

Explore the meaning and significance of Qasam (قسم‎), the sacred oath in Islam. Learn about its etymology, background, synonyms, and cultural importance.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔄 The Conception of Qisas: Islamic Practice of Retaliation

Zaynab Al-Malik Religion Islamic Studies Law Sociology Islam Qisas Retaliation Justice Law Ethics Jurisprudence

Delve into Qisas, the Islamic practice of lawful retaliation, and explore its themes of justice, accountability, and ethical boundaries within the legal framework of Islam. Compare and contrast with other legal traditions and understand its socio-cultural impacts.

October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🔍 AL-MUNĀFIQŪN (المنافقون‎): Understanding The Hypocrites in Islam

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Hypocrisy Sūrah Al-Munāfiqūn Quranic Studies Theology

Explore AL-MUNĀFIQŪN (المنافقون‎), or 'The Hypocrites,' designated as the LXIIIrd Sūrah of the Qurʾān. Understand the context, significance, and theological implications of this Sūrah within Islamic teachings.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Alexander The Great in Islamic Tradition: Unraveling the Legend of Dhu al-Qarnayn

Fatimah Bin Sulaiman History Islamic Studies Eschatology Alexander the Great Dhu Al-Qarnayn Islamic Eschatology Conqueror Prophets in Islam

Dive into the life and legacy of Alexander the Great, often identified with Dhu al-Qarnayn in the Qur'an. Explore his conquests, cultural impact, and his unique position in Islamic eschatology.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Delving into Malkom Khan: The Iranian 🖋️ Pioneer of Reform

Leila Azhari History Middle Eastern Studies Political Science Iran Malkom Khan Reform Politics History

Explore the life and influence of Malkom Khan, an Iranian social and political reformer who sought to modernize Iran through democratic reforms and Westernization.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Discovering ZARĀMĪYAH: An Influential Shīʿah Sect

Nadia Al-Razi Religion Islamic Studies History ZARĀMĪYAH Shīʿah Islam Islamic Sects Theology Islamic History

Explore ZARĀMĪYAH, a sect within Shīʿah Islam, tracing their unique beliefs regarding key figures, succession, and divine power. Understand its historical significance and mystical underpinnings in Islamic theology.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Eunuch (خصى‎) in Islamic Culture: History and Ethics ✨

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Ethics Cultural History Islam Eunuch Islamic Ethics Islamic History Cultural Studies

Explore the role and ethics of eunuchs (k͟haṣī, خصى‎) in Islamic contexts, examining historical practices and the prophetic teachings against their creation. Understand cultural variations and common misconceptions.

October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🔍 Exploring AL-ʿILMU ʾL-YAQĪN: The Certainty in Islamic Epistemology

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Yaqīn Epistemology Theology Faith

Take a deeper dive into AL-ʿILMU ʾL-YAQĪN (العلم اليقين‎), the Islamic concept of certain knowledge that embodies religious truth and demonstration. This entry explores its significance, cultural impact, notable quotes, and much more.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Exploring Bektashi Tariqah: The 💠 Mystical Path of Hajji Bektash Veli

Safiya Yilmaz Religion Islamic Studies Sufism Islam Sufism Bektashi Tariqah Ottoman Empire Mysticism Anatolia

Delve into the history, beliefs, and cultural impact of the Bektashi Tariqah, a Sufi order founded by Hajji Bektash Veli. Understand its spiritual practices, historical evolution, and influence in the Ottoman Empire and beyond.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Exploring Muhammad Murtada al-Zabidi: The Scholar Who Defied Rationalists

Sarah Al-Yemeni Religion Islamic Studies Theology Zabidi Muhammad Murtada Al-Zabidi Islamic Scholarship Hanafi School Abbasid Period

Delve into the life and work of Muhammad Murtada al-Zabidi, a Yemeni grammarian and Hanafi scholar. Understand his polemical treatise, his criticisms of rationalist theologians, and his influence on Islamic thought.

October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🔍 Exploring ṢūFAH (صوفة‎): The Ancient Tribe of Arabia

Rahim Al-Shariq History Anthropology Genealogy Arabia Tribes Ṣūfah Arab History Genealogy

Dive into the history and significance of the Ṣūfah (صوفة‎) tribe, an ancient Arabian tribe with esteemed lineage and notable descendants. Explore their cultural and historical context within the Arabian Peninsula.