Islam Dictionary

Islamic Terms Lexicon: A comprehensive dictionary of doctrines, rites, ceremonies, customs, and technical & theological terms of the Mohammedan religion. Thousands of terms in English and Arabic with definitions, references, and quizzes.

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October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏰 The Buwayhids: Mercenaries Turned Monarchs

Mustafa Ibn Malik History Islamic History Dynasties Buwayhids Buyyids Abbasid Caliphate Iran Iraq Seljuks

Discover the Buwayhids, also known as the Buyyids, a dynasty of mercenary soldiers who ruled over western Iran and Iraq from the 10th to the 11th century. Learn how they dominated the Abbasid Caliphate until the Seljuk rise.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏰 The Idrisid Dynasty: Pioneers of Moroccan Independence

Ibrahim Al-Baqir Religion Islamic Studies History Anthropology Idrisid Dynasty Islam Moroccan History North African Dynasties Mulay Idris Ibn Abdullah

Explore the Idrisid Dynasty, the first independent Islamic rule in Morocco established by Mulay Idris ibn Abdullah in the eighth century. Understand its significance, contributions, and lasting legacy in North Africa.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏰 The Iqta System: A Medieval Islamic Economic Model

Ibrahim Al-Adham History Islamic Studies Economics Islam Iqta Medieval History Abbasid Caliphate Economic Systems

Delve into the Iqta system, a pivotal economic and administrative framework in medieval Islamic empires. Understand its historical development, cultural variations, and lasting legacy across various Muslim empires.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏰 The Rise and Fall of the Khiva Khanate: A Historical Journey

Farooq Al-Razi History Central Asian Studies Cultural Studies History Central Asia Khiva Khanate USSR Uzbek History Khwarezm

Discover the significant history of the Khiva Khanate, exploring its origins, evolution into a regional power, cultural achievements, and its eventual decline and incorporation into Soviet republics.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏰 Understanding RIBAT: The Islamic Stronghold of Spirituality and Defense

Zayd Al-Hassan Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Ribat Sufism Islamic History Fortresses Spirituality

Explore Ribat, the fortress with historical, military, and spiritual significance in Islamic tradition. Understand its evolution from defensive strongholds to centers of Sufi devotion, exploring its enduring cultural impact.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏰 Unearthing DIMASHQ (دمشق): The Ancient City of Damascus

Zara Hafeez Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Damascus Dimashq History Islamic Culture Spirituality

Delve into the historical and spiritual essence of Damascus (Dimashq), one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Understand its role and significance in Islamic culture, history, and theology.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏰 Unveiling the Ghurids: Eastern Persian Patrons and Conquerors

Kamran Idris History Islamic Studies Cultural Studies Islam Ghurids Persian Dynasties Medieval History Architecture Literature

Dive into the history, significance, and cultural impact of the Ghurids, an influential Eastern Persian Sunni dynasty that ruled parts of Afghanistan, Iran, and northern India between the mid-twelfth and early thirteenth centuries.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏰 WĀLĪ (والى‎): The Role and Significance of Islamic Governors

Yusuf Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Governance Islam Wālī Islamic Governance Theology Qur'an History

Discover the concept of Wālī in Islam, a term signifying rulers or governors in Islamic governance and its deeper theological implications.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🐂 Understanding the Worship of The Golden Calf in Islam 🕌

Dr. Leila Raza Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Golden Calf Idolatry Qurʾān Moses Islamic Theology

Explore the story of the Golden Calf worship among the Israelites, as it appears in five different parts of the Qurʾān. Understand its moral, its implications in Islamic theology, and compare it with the Judaic and Christian traditions.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🐄 Understanding Anʿām: Divine Gifts and Their Significance in Islam

Ibrahim Al-Ansari Religion Islamic Studies Theology Economics Islam Anʿām Cattle Qurʾān Zakat Islamic Economics

Dive into the concept of Anʿām (cattle) in Islam, exploring their religious, economic, and cultural significance. Discover how these divine gifts are reflected in Qur'anic teachings and Islamic traditions.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🐊 Understanding Timsāḥ: The Islamic Perspective on Crocodiles

Ibrahim Al-Hakim Religion Islamic Studies Jurisprudence Islam Timsāḥ Halal Haram Islamic Law Fiqh

Delve into the Islamic teachings regarding the consumption of crocodile meat and its legitimacy according to Islamic law. Understand its basis in traditional Islamic texts and explore the cultural connotations within various Muslim communities.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🐋 Exploring Jonah (Yūnus): The Prophet of Patience and Perseverance

Khalid Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Theology Comparative Religion Jonah Yūnus Islam Patience Islamic Prophets Perseverance

Dive into the story of Prophet Jonah (Yūnus) from Islamic and Biblical texts, discovering his significance in promoting patience and perseverance. Explore his journey from fleeing God's command to preaching repentance in Nineveh.