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 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.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Abbas Mahmud al-Aqqad: The Egyptian Islamic Modernist Thinker

Ibrahim El-Sharawy History Islamic Studies Modernists Islam Modernism Abbas Mahmud Al-Aqqad Islamic Thinkers

Explore the legacy of Abbas Mahmud al-Aqqad, the Egyptian Islamic modernist whose work influenced Islamic discourse on modernity, nationalism, feminism, social, and cultural issues. Discover the intellectual dialogues he spurred and his complex relationship with Sayyid Qutb.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Abd al-Aziz Thaalibi: Champion of Tunisian Nationalism and Islamic Reform

Sahar Al-Mahdawi History Politics Islamic Studies Abd Al-Aziz Thaalibi Tunisian Nationalism Destour Party Islamic Reform Salafi Movement

Dive into the life and legacy of Abd al-Aziz Thaalibi, the Tunisian nationalist leader and Islamic reformer who founded the Destour Party and championed the Arabo-Islamic identity of Tunisia.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Abd al-Jabbar, Qadi: Pioneer of Mutazili Theology

Hassan Al-Tayyar Religion Islamic Studies History Theological Studies Abd Al-Jabbar Mutazili Islamic Theology Shafii School Buwayhids Qadi

Discover the life, works, and contributions of Abd al-Jabbar, Qadi, a preeminent 11th-century Mutazili theologian. Understand his place in Islamic legal history and theological debates.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📚 Abu al-Qasim Mahmud ibn Umar al-Zamakhshari: The Genius from Khwarezm

Firdous Ansari Religion Islamic Studies Theology Linguistics Islam Al-Zamakhshari Quran Exegesis Mutazilism Arabic Philology Persian Scholars

Dive into the life and works of Abu al-Qasim Mahmud ibn Umar al-Zamakhshari, a prominent Persian Mutazili theologian and philologist whose commentaries and grammatical expositions have significantly influenced Islamic scholarship.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📚 ABŪ YŪSUF (ابو يوسف‎): The Scholar Who Bridged Early Islamic Jurisprudence

Sulaiman Al-Malik Religion Islamic Studies Theology Jurisprudence Islam Abū Yūsuf Islamic Jurisprudence Imām Abū Ḥanīfah Theology Hanafism

Discover the life and contributions of Abū Yūsuf (Yaʿqūb ibn Ibrāhīm), an influential Islamic scholar and jurist. Learn about his studies under Imām Abū Ḥanīfah, his own jurisprudential stances, and his role in molding early Islamic law.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Ahmad ibn Hajar al-Asqalani: The Hadith Sage of Islam

Yusuf Ibn Rashid Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Hadith Islamic Scholarship Medieval Scholars Ahmad Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani

Dive into the life and contributions of Ahmad ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, a medieval Islamic scholar renowned for his extensive commentary on the hadith collection of Imam al-Bukhari.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Al-Mufid’s Legacy: Illuminating 🕌 Islamic Scholarship

Fatimah Al-Husseini Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Al-Mufid Shii Jurisprudence Theology Islamic Studies

Dive into the intellectual contributions of Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn al-Numan al-Mufid, a pivotal figure in Shii jurisprudence and theology. Explore his influence on Islamic thought and his renowned works.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Al-Tabari: The Father of Islamic Historiography 🌟

Ibrahim Al-Mansur Religion Islamic Studies History Tabari Islamic History Hadith Shariah Quranic Commentary

Dive deep into the life and contributions of Abu Jafar Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari, an early Muslim historian, jurist, and scholar of hadith. Uncover his role in developing Islamic law, his monumental commentaries, and his philosophies on documenting history.

October 3, 2023 6 min read Dictionary

📚 All-India Mohammedan Educational Conference: Shaping Muslim Minds and Destiny

Aliyah Rahman History Education Political Science All-India Mohammedan Educational Conference Sayyid Ahmad Khan Education Muslim League Indian History Partition

Delve into the rich history of the All-India Mohammedan Educational Conference, an influential forum established to promote modern education and political activism among Indian Muslims. Understand its impact on India's partition and the formation of Pakistan.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Amili Ulama: Torchbearers of Shii Scholarship and Clerical Authority

Fatima Al-Husseini Religion Islamic Studies History Shia Islam Islam Shii Scholarship Amili Ulama Jabal Amil Safavid Empire Akhbaris Usulis

Explore the rich history and lasting influence of the Amili Ulama, Shii scholars from Jabal Amil, who shaped religious scholarship and clerical authority in the Safavid Empire. Delve into their schools, notable personalities, and the dichotomy between Akhbaris and Usulis.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Anjuman: Igniting Change through Assembly and Association

Farhad Bahrami History Middle Eastern Studies Political Science Anjuman Persian Culture Constitutional Revolution Political Movements

Discover the multifaceted concept of Anjuman, encompassing assembly, meeting, or association in Persian culture. Learn how it influenced both political revolutions and intellectual movements from the early 20th century till the Islamic Revolution.