Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🧠 The Essence of 'ʿAql': Unraveling Intellect in Islamic Thought

Fatimah Al-Muhsin Religion Philosophy Islamic Studies Islam ʿAql Intellect Philosophy Theology Islamic Studies

Delve into the profound concept of 'ʿAql' (Intellect) in Islamic philosophy, enriched by cultural and theological contexts, while exploring its philosophical parallels and unique features.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🧠 The Wisdom of ʿILMU ʾL-MANT̤IQ (عـلـم المنطق‎): Exploring the Logical Science in Islam

Saliha Anwar Religion Islamic Studies Philosophy Islam ʿIlmu ʾl-Mant̤iq Logic Philosophy Islamic Studies

Dive into ʿILMU ʾL-MANT̤IQ, the Islamic discipline of logic. Uncover its profound impact on Islamic philosophy, theology, and its interconnections with other classical traditions.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🧢 KULĀH (كلاه‎): The Cap of Islamic Mystics

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Cultural Studies Mysticism Islam Sufism Mysticism Faqīrs Dervishes Persian Culture

Dive into the history and cultural significance of the KULĀH, the Persian cap worn by Muḥammadan faqīrs or dervishes as a symbol of spirituality and mysticism.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🧩 Decoding ISTIDRĀJ: The Stepping Stones of Divine Decree

Nadir Al-Hamza Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Istidrāj Qurʾān Eschatology Theology Divine Decree

Explore the nuanced concept of Istidrāj, where Allah gradually leads evildoers toward their consequences. Understand the term's roots in Islamic theology and its moral implications.

October 4, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🧩 Exploring ṢIFĀTĪYAH: The Attributes of God in Islamic Thought

Karim Al-Rashidi Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ṣifātīyah Theology Sunni Islam Muʿtazilah Religious Philosophy

Dive into the realm of ṢIFĀTĪYAH, the theological concept centered around God's eternal attributes in Islam. Understand its implications, its contrast with Muʿtazilite thought, and its significance within Sunni orthodoxy.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🧼 Discovering T̤AHĀRAH (طهارة‎): The 🕊️ Essence of Purification in Islam

Rahim Al-Salami Religion Islamic Studies Practices Islam Tahara Purification Ablution Ghusl Tayammum Miswak

Unveil the profound concept of T̤AHĀRAH (طهارة‎), the Islamic practice of purification, including ablution (waẓūʾ), dry ablution (tayammum), wiping (masaḥ), the full ritual washing (g͟husl), and the use of a tooth-cleaning stick (miswāk).

October 4, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🧿 Understanding TAʿWĪẔ (تعويذ‎): The Islamic Protective Amulet

Zahra Karim Religion Islamic Studies Anthropology Islam Taʿwīẕ Amulets Islamic Practices Religious Symbols

Delve into the rich tradition of Taʿwīẕ, an Islamic protective amulet. Learn about its cultural significance, etymology, and the religious scripts it encloses.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🪔 Unveiling AL-ʿUZZĀ (العزى‎): An In-depth Look into the Pre-Islamic Deity

Tariq Al-Rihani Religion Islamic Studies History Cultural Studies Islam Al-ʿUzzā Pre-Islamic Deities Arabian Idols Qur'ān Arabian History

Dive into the historical significance and cultural impact of Al-ʿUzzā, a prominent pre-Islamic idol, and its mention in the Qur'ān. Learn about the Goddesses of Arabia before Islam and their influence on Arabian tribes.

October 4, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🪦 Tombstones in Islamic Tradition: Significance and Controversies

Ibrahim Al-Habib Religion Islamic Studies Cultural Practices Islam Tombstones Burial Practices Jurisprudence Islamic Tradition

Explore the use of tombstones in Islam, their significance, historical context, and the debates surrounding their usage according to various Muslim scholars and jurists.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⏰ Understanding WAQT (وقت‎): The Concept of Time in Islam

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Waqt Time Theology Islamic Concepts

Dive into the intricate concept of Waqt (وقت‎), distinguishing present time from the eternal existence of God (al-Waqtu ʾd-Dāʾim). Explore its significance in Islamic theology and its parallels with other religious traditions.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⏲️ ʿALĀMĀTU ʾS-SĀʿAH (علامات الساعة‎): Signs of the Hour in Islamic Eschatology

Yusuf Al-Khalid Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam ʿAlāmātu ʾs-Sāʿah Eschatology Day of Judgment Theology Signs of the Hour

Delve into the ʿAlāmātu ʾs-Sāʿah, a concept referring to the signs leading up to the Resurrection and the Day of Judgment in Islam. Understand its significance through Qur'ān, Ḥadīth, and scholarly interpretations.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

⏳ Understanding MUTAQĀDIM (متقادم‎): The Concept of Expired Punishment in Islam

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Islamic Law Mutaqādim Statutory Limitations Punishment Fiqh

Explore the concept of Mutaqādim in Islamic law, understanding how the passage of time affects the enforcement of punishments, and comparing it with statutory limitations in other legal systems.