Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📜 AṢ-ṢIḤĀḤU ʾS-SITTAH: Exploring the Six Authentic Books of Hadith 📖

Farid Al-Hafidh Religion Islamic Studies Hadith Studies Islam AṢ-ṢIḤĀḤU ʾS-SITTAH Hadith Sunni Islam Islamic Tradition

Examine AṢ-ṢIḤĀḤU ʾS-SITTAH, the six books of Hadith regarded as the most authentic by Sunni Muslims. Dive into their significance, history, and the scholars who compiled them.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 AS̤AR (اثر‎): The Tradition and Legacy in Islamic Learning

Layla Ibn Yusuf Religion Islamic Studies Hadith Studies Islam AS̤AR Hadith Companions Sunnah Islamic Tradition

Dive into the rich world of AS̤AR (اثر‎), understood as traditions or teachings handed down from the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Comprehend its importance in Islamic scholarship and its role in the preservation of religious knowledge.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Authentic Chronicles: Understanding SAHIH in Islamic Tradition

Fatima Amiri Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Sahih Hadith Authenticity Islamic Teachings

Dive deep into the meaning and significance of 'Sahih' in Islamic teachings, exploring its origins, historical evolution, and cultural importance.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 ĀYAH (آية‎): Understanding Verses in the Qur’ān

Fatima Al-Zahra Religion Islamic Studies Theology Linguistics Islam Qurʾān ĀYAH Verses Theology Linguistics

Dive deep into the concept of ĀYAH (آية‎), the individual verses in the Qurʾān. Learn about its significance, structure, and etymology, along with cultural and theological insights.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Bakkai al-Kunti, Ahmad al-: A 19th Century West African Leader's Legacy

Farida Al-Nasiri History Religious Studies Islamic Studies Bakkai Al-Kunti West African History Qadiri Brotherhoood Timbuktu 19th Century Leaders

Delve into the life and legacy of Ahmad al-Bakkai al-Kunti, a prominent 19th-century West African religious and political leader, who played a crucial role in shaping the socio-political and religious landscape of precolonial Western Sudan.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Bukhari, Muhammad ibn Ismail ibn Ibrahim ibn al-Mughirah al-: The Architect of Hadith Collection

Hassan Al-Omair Religion Islamic Studies History Bukhari Hadith Islamic Studies Sahih Al-Bukhari Ilm Al-Rijal

Delve into the life and achievements of Bukhari, the preeminent scholar who meticulously compiled Sahih al-Bukhari, an unparalleled source of authentic hadith, shaping Islamic jurisprudence and methodology.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam

Omar Al-Hakim Religion Islamic Studies Human Rights Human Rights Islam Cairo Declaration Shariah OIC

Discover the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam, its cultural context, historical significance, and its implications on global human rights discourse.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Deciphering 'Orientalists': Scholars of the East 🌏

Rahim Ibn Ziyad History Cultural Studies Philology Orientalists Asian Languages Classical Texts Philology Scholarship History Cultural Studies

Dive into the world of Orientalists, the scholars of Eastern classical texts. Uncover their historical significance, nuanced perspectives, and the term's evolution in modern academia.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📜 Deciphering ḤUJJAH: The Role of Argument and Proof in Islam

Omar Al-Aziz Religion Islamic Studies Philosophy Islam Hujjah Argument Proof Qurʾānic Studies Theology

Discover the profound concept of ḤUJJAH (حجة‎) in Islam, embodying the essence of argumentation and proof in the Qurʾān and Islamic thought. Explore its etymology, religious significance, and applications in both everyday and scholarly discourse.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Deciphering MURSAL (مرسل): The Islamic Concept of Prophets

Omar Al-Muqaddim Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Mursal Prophets Qur'an Theology Revelation

Unveil the depth of the term Mursal in Islamic theology, referring to messengers or apostles who bear inspired books. Understand its etymology, cultural significance, and applications in Islamic teachings.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Decoding ILLAH: 📚 The Cause in Islamic Jurisprudence

Zakariya Ibn Yusuf Religion Islamic Studies Jurisprudence Islam Illah Jurisprudence Islamic Law

Unravel the term 'Illah' which denotes the cause or reasoning in Islamic Jurisprudence, its etymology, historical significance, cultural resonance, and practical applications across the Muslim world.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Decoding Islamic Iconography: Visual Language of Faith

Fatima Razi Religion Art History Islam Iconography Calligraphy Geometry Art Culture

Dive into the rich world of Islamic iconography, covering calligraphy, geometry, arabesques, domes, minarets, arches, and mihrabs. Learn about their origins, cultural significance, and artistic integration.