Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📖 Unveiling the Identity of Ya'qub (Jacob): The Patriarch 🍃

Zayna Al-Tamimi Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ya'qub Jacob Prophets Qur'an Theology

Dive deep into the life of Ya'qub (Jacob), son of Isaac and an inspired prophet. Explore the frequent Qur'anic references to this significant patriarch and his journey to Egypt as seen through the lens of the Qur'an.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📖 Unveiling Z̤ĀHIRU ʾL-MAẔHAB: A Deep Dive into Ḥanafī Jurisprudence

Dr. Leila Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Z̤ĀHIRU ʾL-MAẔHAB Hanafi Jurisprudence Sunni Theology

Explore the Z̤ĀHIRU ʾL-MAẔHAB (ظاهر المذهب‎), a key term in Ḥanafī jurisprudence denoting resolved theological questions within primary Sunnī texts. Understand its origins, significance, and place in Islamic legal tradition.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📘 Buti, Muhammad Said Ramadan al-: A Syrian Scholarly Beacon in Islamic Studies

Fatima El-Muqaddas Religion Islamic Studies Biography Islam Muhammad Said Ramadan Al-Buti Islamic Scholarship Theology Syrian Scholars

Dive deep into the life and works of Muhammad Said Ramadan al-Buti, the Syrian Islamic leader known for his prolific scholarly contributions, teachings, and profound influence in Islamic theology.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📘 Exploring MUWAT̤T̤Aʾ: Imam Mālik's Treasure of Islamic Traditions

Zahara Ahmed Religion Islamic Studies Hadith Studies Islam Muwatt̤t̤aʾ Hadith Literature Imam Mālik Islamic Law

Dive into the MUWAT̤T̤Aʾ by Imam Mālik, an early and significant compilation of Islamic traditions. Understand its historical context, etymology, cultural significance, and its place in the corpus of Islamic literature.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📘 Exploring Nasai, Abu Abd al-Rahman Ahmad ibn Ali al-: The Collector of Sacred Hadith

Aminah Siddiq Religion Islamic Studies Biography Nasai Hadith Sunni Islam Islamic Scholars 9th Century

Discover the life and works of Nasai, Abu Abd al-Rahman Ahmad ibn Ali al-, an esteemed hadith scholar known for his outstanding contribution to Islamic literature and his collection of revered hadiths.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📘 Exploring SŪRAH (سورة‎): The Chapters of the Qurʾān

Yusuf Al-Hakim Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Sūrah Qurʾān Religious Texts Theology

Dive deep into the concept of Sūrah, the chapters of the Qurʾān. Learn about their significance, how they are named, their historical and religious background, and their unique place in Islamic tradition.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📘 Exploring the Influence of Yusuf Al-Qaradawi: A Leading Islamic Activist and Thinker

Tahira Mahmood Religion Islamic Studies Activism Islam Islamic Activism Yusuf Al-Qaradawi Political Islam Islamic Scholars

Delve into the life and ideological influences of Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian Islamic activist known for his calls for the reestablishment of the universal caliphate, moderate Islamic leadership, and his stance on various modern political issues.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📘 Exploring the Legacy of Muhammad al-Ghazali: An Influential Egyptian Scholar

Layla Al-Yamani Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Muhammad Al-Ghazali Islamic Scholarship Muslim Brotherhood Islamic Politics

Delve into the life and contributions of Muhammad al-Ghazali, a renowned Egyptian religious scholar and former Muslim Brotherhood member. Understand his impact on modern Islamic thought and jurisprudence.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📘 Exploring the Ulama: The 🕌 Custodians of Sunni Islamic Knowledge

Dr. Farhana Yousuf Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ulama Sunni Islamic Scholars Religious Education

Dive deep into the world of the Ulama, the rigorous scholars of Sunni Islam, essential protectors and disseminators of Quranic, Hadith, and fiqh knowledge, exploring their role historically and in contemporary settings.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📘 The Arrangement of the Qurʾān: Understanding the Divine Sequence

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Qur'an Islamic Studies Sacred Texts Theology

Explore the intricate arrangement of the Qurʾān and uncover the wisdom behind its chapter sequence. Understand its structure and the influence on Islamic teachings and theology.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📘 Unveiling the Legacy of Sayyid Qutb: Pioneer of Modern Islamist Thought

Farah Al-Yasmine History Islamic Studies Political Science Sayyid Qutb Islamic Thought Islamist Movements Qurʾānic Interpretation Jahiliyyah

Explore Sayyid Qutb's profound influence on Islamic thought, his vision of a comprehensive Islamic way of life, and his revolutionary ideas that shaped modern Islamist movements.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📚 A Deep Dive into ʿIlmu ʾl-lughah (عـلـم اللغة‎): The 🌍 Science of Language

Noura Al-Mansouri Religion Islamic Studies Linguistics Islam ʿIlmu ʾl-Lughah Linguistics Lexicography Arabic Language

Explore ʿIlmu ʾl-lughah, the intricate science of language in the Islamic tradition. Dive into its etymology, significance, cultural nuances, and related linguistic terms.