Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Exploring MISḲĀL (مثقال‎): The Ancient Arabic Weight System

Tariq Al-Hussein Religion Islamic Studies Economics Islam Misḳāl Arabic Weight Islamic Law Gold Coin Islamic Economy

Delve into the concepts of Misḳāl, an ancient Arabic weight system used in various Islamic law books and its significance both as a measurement and a gold coin.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Exploring MUDDAʿĪ-ʿALAIH (مدعى عليه‎): The Defendant in Islamic Law

Layla Habib Religion Islamic Law Legal Studies Islam Islamic Law Jurisprudence Legal Terminology

Dive into the concept of Muddaʿī-ʿAlaih (مدعى عليه‎), or the defendant in a law-suit within Islamic jurisprudence. Understand its definition, significance, and how it correlates with global legal systems.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Introduction to Mahkamah: The Islamic Place of Judgment

Ahmed Al-Hussein Religion Islamic Law Legal Studies Islam Mahkamah Islamic Law Judiciary Colonialism

Discover the evolution and significance of 'Mahkamah' in the Islamic legal tradition, emphasizing its transformation from individual-focused judicial systems to the modern institutionalized courts during the colonial and post-colonial periods.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Lapidation: The Controversial Practice of Stoning in Islamic Jurisprudence

Hassan Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Lapidation Stoning Sharia Law Punishment Jurisprudence

Delve into the definition, etymology, historical context, cultural perspectives, and theological implications of lapidation, commonly known as stoning, in Islamic law.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Mazalim Courts: The Guardians of Justice in Islamic Governance

Layla Hassan Religion Islamic Studies Legal Studies Islam Mazalim Courts Islamic History Governance Justice

Dive into the historical and socio-cultural significance of Mazalim Courts, also known as dar al-mazalim, tribunals where the public could appeal against corruption, injustice, and failure in governance directly to the ruler or his deputies.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⚖ MODERATION in Islam: Understanding Iqtiṣād (اقتصاد‎)

Layla Hussain Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Moderation Iqtiṣād Religion Theology Prophet Muhammad

Discover the concept of moderation in Islam through the lens of 'iqtiṣād,' exploring its significance in religious practices and daily life. Learn about the sayings of Prophet Muhammad and compare it with other religious beliefs.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⚖️ The Concept of JAM'IYYAH: Islamic Assemblies and Associations

Yusuf El-Mahmoud Religion Islamic Studies Sociology Islam Jam'iyyah Associations Societies Islamic Culture Organizations

Explore Jam'iyyah, a term denoting an assembly, society, or association in Islamic contexts. Understand its varied applications in different cultures and its historical and political significance.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Understanding 'ʿADL (عدل‎)': The Islamic Concept of Justice

Zainab Al-Khatib Religion Islamic Studies Ethics Islam ʿADL Justice Qurʾān Islamic Ethics

Dive deep into the multifaceted concept of 'ʿADL (عدل‎)', also known as justice in Islam. Explore its rich meaning, practical implications, and references in the Qurʾān.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Understanding Al-Mizan: The 🕌 Divine Balance on the Day of Judgment

Fatima Noor Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Al-Mizan Day of Judgment Theology Afterlife Eschatology

Explore Al-Mizan, the Islamic concept of the divine balance used on the Day of Judgment. Understand its theological and symbolic significance in Islam, with interpretations ranging from literal to allegorical.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Understanding DARAR: The 🕌 Islamic Concept of Harm

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Darar Islamic Law Jurisprudence Fiqh Marriage Law

Dive into the concept of Darar, an Islamic legal term meaning harm or prejudice. Learn its implications in various contexts such as fasting exemptions and grounds for divorce, with insights from historical Islamic jurisprudence.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Understanding Jamiat-i Islami (Afghanistan): The Islamic Society in Afghanistan

Dr. Haroun Al-Sahiri Politics Islamic Studies History Islam Jamiat-I Islami Afghanistan Burhanuddin Rabbani Northern Alliance

Delve into the history, significance, and impact of Jamiat-i Islami (Afghanistan), from its founding in 1967 by Burhanuddin Rabbani to its pivotal role in the Northern Alliance.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

⚖️ Understanding MAZALIM: Exploring Injustice in Islamic Jurisprudence

Tariq Al-Yusuf Religion Islamic Studies Law History Islam Mazalim Injustice Justice Islamic Jurisprudence

Dive into the concept of Mazalim, examining its roots, historical development, and cultural nuances. Understand its pivotal role in Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy concerning justice and governance.