Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🌅 Exploring AL-FALAQ (الفلق‎): The Dawn of Daybreak in the Qurʾān

Farah Al-Khayyam Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Al-Falaq Qurʾānic Surah Theology Daybreak Exegesis

Delve into Sūrah Al-Falaq, elucidating its meanings, etymology, cultural contexts, and its profound significance in Islamic theology. Come to appreciate how this concept resonates within the Qurʾān and across different cultures.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🌅 Exploring the Profound Concept of ḤASHR (حَشْر) in Islam

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ḥashr Resurrection Eschatology Qurʾān Theology

Dive deep into the Islamic doctrine of ḤASHR (حَشْر), exploring its meanings of migration, assembly, and its significance on the Day of Resurrection.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌅 The Dawn of Resurrection: Life After Death in Islam

Kamaluddin Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Resurrection Afterlife Eschatology Theology

Discover the profound concept of Resurrection in Islam, signifying the rebirth that follows physical death for the ultimate judgment. Explore its deep roots in the Quran, compare traditional and contemporary interpretations, and understand its eschatological significance.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🌅 Understanding BAʿS̤: The 🕌 Islamic Concept of Resurrection and Prophethood

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Baʿs̤ Resurrection Prophethood Theology

Delve into the dual meanings of Baʿs̤ in Islamic theology: the day of resurrection and the mission of prophets. Understand its significance, etymology, and cultural nuances.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌈 Understanding The Rainbow: Qausu Quzaḥ and Its Significance in Islamic Tradition

Faridah Hakim Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Rainbow Qausu Quzaḥ Tradition Theology Cultural Concepts

Explore the concept of the rainbow in Islamic tradition as qausu quzaḥ and understand the reasons behind its naming and cultural significance. Discover its connections to other religious and cultural beliefs regarding rainbows.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🌉 Exploring ṢIRĀT̤ (صراط‎): The Bridge to the Afterlife in Islamic Theology

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ṣirāt̤ Afterlife Eschatology Theology

Delve into the concept of Ṣirāt̤ (صراط‎) in Islam, reflecting both a path of righteousness and an eschatological bridge over hellfire. Discover its roots, significance, and comparisons with other religious traditions.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌊 Discovering FURĀT: The Sacred River Euphrates in Islamic Tradition

Ismail Al-Rumi Religion Islamic Studies Geography Islam Euphrates Furāt River of Paradise Theology Geography

Explore the significance of 'FURĀT' (فــرات‎), commonly known as the Euphrates River. Dive into its etymology, background, cultural relevance, and parallels with other theological perspectives.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🌊 Exploring NAHR: The Concept of Rivers in Islamic Law

Yusuf Al-Qadri Religion Islamic Law Environmental Studies Islam Nahr Rivers in Islamic Law Islamic Jurisprudence Theology Environmental Ethics

Dive into the multi-faceted view of rivers (nahr, نهر‎) in Islamic law, encompassing their classifications, legal implications, and theological connotations.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🌊 Indian Ocean Societies: Islam in Exotic Lands

Rahima Khalid Religion Culture History Islamic Studies Islam Indian Ocean Societies Cultural Studies Religious History Global Islam

Explore the diverse manifestations of Islam in the Indian Ocean societies: from the Comoros to the Seychelles. Understand the cultural, historical, and social impacts of Islam in these regions.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌊 Understanding CANAAN: The Story of Noah’s Unbelieving Son in Islam

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Canaan Qurʾān Eschatology Theology Afterlife

Delve into the story of Canaan (Kanʿān), known in Islamic tradition as Noah’s unbelieving son, as told in the Qurʾān. Explore its theological implications and place in Islamic eschatology, and compare interpretations from key Islamic scholars.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌊 Understanding الْبَحْر (Baḥr): The 🌊 Islamic Concept of the Sea

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Baḥr Sea Qur’ānic Concept Theology Islamic Studies

Dive into the profound significance of Baḥr (البحر), the sea, in Islamic theology and literature. Explore its etymology, Qur’ānic references, and cultural impact across the Muslim world. A comprehensive study on the sea as described in the Holy Qur’ān.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🌌 Delve into G͟HADDĀR (غدار‎): Demons on the Borders of Al-Yaman

Layla Al-Mansouri Religion Islamic Studies Folklore Mythology Islam Ghaddār Demonology Folklore Mythology Yemeni Borders

Explore the mystique of G͟HADDĀR (غدار‎), a species of demon said to dwell on the borders of al-Yaman. Understand its roots in Islamic folklore, its cultural significance, and its standing amongst the many mythical entities described in ancient texts.