Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding K̲HAWĀRIJ (خوارج): The Revolters of Early Islam

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies History Political Thought Islam Khawārij Early Islamic History Theology Sectarian Movements

Explore the Khawārij (خوارج‎), a notable early Islamic sect that emerged post the Battle of Ṣiffīn. Delve into their unique theological and political stances and understand their influence in early Islamic history.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding Khiyānah: The 🕌 Islamic Concept of Breach of Trust

Omar Al-Saleh Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Khiyānah Breach of Trust Islamic Law Sharia

Dive into the concept of Khiyānah (خيانة‎), understanding its implications, etymology, and cultural differences, along with its treatment in Islamic law.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding K͟HIẔLĀN: The Concept of Abandonment in Islam

Riyad Al-Hassani Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam K͟HIẔLĀN Abandonment Theology Qur'an Eschatology

Explore K͟HIẔLĀN, the Islamic concept of abandonment by God, touching on its Qurʾānic origin, theological implications, and cultural contexts. Compare this with similar concepts in other religious traditions.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding Komiteh: The Revolutionary Committees of Iran 🇮🇷

Sahar Mahdavi History Political Studies Middle Eastern Studies Iran Komiteh Iranian Revolution Revolutionary Committees 1979 Revolution Political History

Dive deep into the history and evolution of Komiteh, the pivotal revolutionary committees that played a crucial role in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Explore their origins, ideological diversity, and eventual integration into the national police force.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding LĀĀDRĪYAH: The 🕌 Islamic Concept of Skepticism

Zainab Malik Religion Islamic Studies Philosophy Islam Skepticism Philosophy Theology Epistemology

Explore LĀĀDRĪYAH (لاادرية‎), a sect of skeptics in Islamic thought, who assert the impossibility for humans to be certain of any fact, including their own identities. Uncover its roots, philosophical background, and its cultural implications.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding Legal Disabilities to Marriage in Islam: Navigating Prohibitions 📜

Fatimah Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Marriage Islamic Law Consanguinity Affinity

Explore the Islamic legal discourse on the prohibitions to marriage. Understand the various dimensions of consanguinity, affinity, fosterage, and more.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding LUQT̤AH: The 🛡️ Jurisprudence of Found Property in Islam

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Luqt̤ah Found Property Islamic Jurisprudence Ethics Law

Delve into the concept of Luqt̤ah in Islamic jurisprudence. Understand the obligations and ethical considerations imposed on those who find lost property. Compare its significance in Islamic and Western legal traditions and explore its cultural implications.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding MAFQŪD (مفقود‎): Islamic Legal Term for Missing Persons

Layla Hassan Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Mafqūd Legal Terms Islamic Jurisprudence Missing Persons

Explore Mafqūd (مفقود‎), an Islamic legal term referring to a person who is missing and presumed lost. Understand its significance, implications in Islamic jurisprudence, cultural perceptions, and related Qur'ānic concepts.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding Mahmud II: The Ottoman Reformer Who Embraced Westernization

Amina Al-Fahad History Political Science Islamic Studies Ottoman Empire Mahmud II Reforms Modernization Military History Education System

Delve into the life and reforms of Mahmud II, the Ottoman Sultan who embraced Western-inspired reforms to modernize his empire amidst internal and external challenges.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding MAJBŪB: The Concept of Complete Eunuch in Islamic Terminology

Tariq Al-Sabah Religion Islamic Studies Gender Studies Islam Majbūb Eunuch Gender Studies Historical Context

Explore the term Majbūb, the concept of a complete eunuch in Islamic terminology, and distinguish it from Khaṣī. Learn about its etymology, historical context, and significance within Islamic teachings.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding MAʾẔŪN (ماذون‎): The Licensed or Privileged Slave

Sahar Mahmoud Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Maʾẕūn Slavery in Islam Social Status Historical Studies Theology

Explore the concept of Maʾẕūn (ماذون‎) in Islamic society, denoting a licensed or privileged slave who receives a remission of certain prohibitions associated with bondage. Delve into its historical, cultural, and theological contexts.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding MĪR (مير‎): A Title of Respect in Islamic Tradition

Fatimah Zahra Religion Islamic Studies Cultural Anthropology Islamic Titles Mīr Saiyid Islamic Culture Muḥammadan Saints

Explore the significance of the title Mīr (مير‎), its historical context as a mark of respect among the descendants of Muḥammadan saints and Saiyids in Islamic culture.