Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 15, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 The Concept of Khiyar: Understanding Options in Islamic Law

Farah Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Islamic Law Islamic Law Khiyar Contracts Islamic Finance Trade Legal Options

Explore the various forms of Khiyar, which offer options or choices in contracts and sales under Islamic law. Learn about its roots, significance, and application in contemporary Islamic finance and trade.

October 15, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 The Islamic Perspective on Oaths and Swearing

Fatima Al-Miraj Religion Islamic Studies Ethics Islam Oaths Swearing Ethics Morality

Delve into the importance, types, and consequences of swearing and oaths in Islam, understanding how solemn promises underpin ethical and moral behavior in the Islamic tradition.

October 15, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz: A Reformist Umayyad Caliph 🌟

Hassan Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Islamic History Caliphate Umar Ibn Abd Al-Aziz Umayyad Dynasty Reforms

Unpacking the legacy of Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, also known as Umar II, an Umayyad caliph renowned for his significant reforms aimed at creating a more just and equitable Muslim empire.

October 15, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding ABŪ DĀʾŪD (ابو داود‎): Compiler of Sunnī Traditions

Dr. Mohammad Abdullah Al-Farooq Religion Islamic Studies History Theology Islam Hadith ABŪ DĀʾŪD Islamic Traditions Sunni Islam

Explore the life and monumental contributions of ABŪ DĀʾŪD (ابو داود‎), the acclaimed scholar and compiler of the 'Sunan Abī Dāʾūd', one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam.

October 15, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding ḤARĀM (حرام‎): The Concept of Prohibition in Islam

Tarek Al-Mansouri Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Haram Lawful Halal Prohibited Culture

Dive into the concept of ḤARĀM (حرام‎), which denotes that which is unlawful or prohibited in Islam. Learn its significance, uses, cultural context, and compare it with similar constructs in other religions.

October 15, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding NĀSIK͟H (ناسخ‎): The Concept of Abrogation in Islam

Irfan Al-Rahman Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Qur'an Hadith Abrogation Islamic Jurisprudence

Explore the concept of Nāsikḥ, which pertains to the abrogation of certain verses or sentences in the Qurʾān or Ḥadīs̤. Learn its significance and implications in Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

October 15, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding Quraiz̤ah (قريظة‎): A Historical Perspective on an Ancient Jewish Tribe and Its Tragic End

Aisha El-Sayed History Religion Islamic Studies Quraiz̤ah Islamic History Prophet Muhammad Al-Madinah Jewish Tribes

Explore the history and significance of the Quraiz̤ah tribe during the time of Prophet Muhammad, including cultural and theological reflections on their rise and fall.

October 15, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Unearthing the Influence of Sadr: An Eminent Islamic Title

Laila Ahmad Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Sadr Ulama Shia Islam Religious Titles Etymology

Examine the title 'Sadr,' its historical importance, etymology, cultural nuances, and its role among the ulama. Delve into its transformation from an official title to a hereditary surname in certain Shii families.

October 15, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📜 Unveiling ḤADĪS̤: The 📖 Core of Islamic Tradition

Aisha El-Sayed Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ḥadīs̤ Traditions Sunnah Islamic Law Theology

Dive into the significance of Ḥadīs̤ (حديث‎) within Islamic faith. Explore its origins, impact, and the distinctions between Ḥadīs̤ and Qurʾān while examining its role in shaping Muslim life and law.

October 15, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📝 Understanding NAQL: The Concept of Transmission in Islam

Hakim Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Scholarly Traditions Islam Naql Transmission Islamic Scholarship Theology Epistemology

Explore Naql, the Islamic concept of faithful transmission of knowledge, within the domains of law, theology, and Islamic scholarship. Delve into the juxtaposition of Naql and Aql (reason), their historical significance, and cultural nuances.

October 15, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📣 Bilāl (بلال‎): The First Muʾaẕẕin of Islam

Zahra El-Youssef Religion Islamic Studies Biographies Islam Bilāl Ibn Rabāḥ Muʾaẕẕin Islamic History Prophet Muḥammad

Discover the life and significance of Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ (بلال‎), the first Muʾaẕẕin appointed by Prophet Muḥammad. Explore his journey from slavery to becoming an iconic figure in Islamic history.

October 15, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Convention Nationale des Musulmans Français: Integrating Faith and the French Nation 🇫🇷🕌

Zaynab El-Hadi Religion French Studies Sociology Islam France Integration Education Public Life

Explore the role and significance of the Convention Nationale des Musulmans Français, a pivotal organization striving for the integration of Muslims into French society while advocating for educational and religious advancements.