Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Exploring ḤARAMU MAKKAH (حرم مكة‎): The Sacred Boundaries of Makkah

Ibrahim Al-Hadid Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ḥaramu Makkah Mecca Sacred Boundaries Islamic Law Religious Practices

Discover the sacred boundaries of Ḥaramu Makkah, within which specific actions are prohibited. Learn about its significance in Islamic tradition and its historical background.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Exploring IMĀM-BĀRAH: The Majestic Halls of Mourning

Aisha Ghazal Religion Islamic Studies Culture Architecture Islam Imam-Bārah Muḥarram Shia Islam Religious Practices Architecture

Dive into the cultural and religious significance of the Imām-Bārah (امام باره‎), exploring its roots in commemorating ʿAlī, al-Ḥasan, and al-Ḥusain. Understand its role in the festival of Muḥarram and its architectural and historical significance.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Exploring MĀL ẒĀMINĪ (مال ضامنى‎): Property Bail in Islamic Law

Zaynab Al-Haqq Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Māl Ẓāminī Islamic Law Jurisprudence Legal Terms

Dive into the concept of Māl Ẓāminī, the Islamic legal term for property bail. Understand its significance, applications, and cultural contexts within Islamic jurisprudence.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Exploring the Legacy of Mansur, Abu Jafar al-: The Second Abbasid Caliph

Rashid Al-Hussain History Islamic Studies Political Science Islam Abbasid Caliphate Mansur Baghdad Hisbah History

Dive into the reign of Mansur, Abu Jafar al-, the second Abbasid caliph who established Baghdad, enhanced bureaucracy, and introduced influential institutions like hisbah. Understand his lasting impact on the Islamic Golden Age.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Exploring the Multifaceted Concept of KHĀN 📚

Zaynab Al-Suleiman Religion Islamic Studies Cultural Studies History Islam Khān Language Cultural Studies History Political Titles

Dive into the depths of the term K͟HĀN (خان‎), examining its wide-ranging meanings from a ruler to a caravansary. Trace its etymology, cultural impact, and role in Islamic and regional history.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Exploring Vilayat-i Faqih: Guardianship in Shia Islam

Fatimah Sayyid Religion Islamic Studies Political Science Islam Vilayat-I Faqih Shia Islam Islamic Government Religious Jurisprudence

Uncover the intricacies of Vilayat-i Faqih, the Shia Islamic concept of governance by a jurist. Understand its origins, significance, and impact on contemporary Islamic political thought.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🏛️ ḤIJR (حجر‎): The Multifaceted Islamic Term

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology History Islam Ḥijr Qurʾān Eschatology Theology History

Dive into the Islamic term 'Ḥijr,' exploring its origins, religious significance, cultural differences, and fascinating insights from notable Islamic works. Uncover the meanings and implications behind interdiction, historical regions, and the Qurʾānic reference.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Jamaat-i Islami of Bangladesh: Unveiling the Movement 📜

Dr. Fahimuddin Ahsan History Islamic Studies Political Science Jamaat-I Islami Bangladesh Political Movements Islamic State South Asia Politics

Delve into the history, ethos, and the political journey of Jamaat-i Islami of Bangladesh from its origins to its current stature in Bangladeshi politics.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Journey to MUNF, MANF (منف‎): Unveiling The Ancient City of Memphis

Fatima Al-Khalil Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Memphis Munf Manf Qur'an Moses Ancient History

Explore the ancient city of Memphis, referred to in Islamic texts as MUNF or MANF (منف‎). Discover its remarkable history, the Qur'ānic account of Moses in this city, and its significance in both Islamic and Egyptian lore.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Majestic Muqarnas: The Jewel of Islamic Architecture

Zara Al-Mansouri Religion Islamic Studies Architecture Art History Islam Architecture Muqarnas Islamic Art Ornamentation

Dive into the intricacies of Muqarnas, an iconic architectural ornamentation in Islamic art. Discover its origins, development, and cultural significance across various regions.

October 3, 2023 6 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Partai Muslimin Indonesia (Parmusi): The Journey and Impact of an Islamic Political Movement

Rahman Setiawan Politics Indonesian Studies Islamic Studies Indonesia Parmusi Politics Modern History Islamic Party PPP

Explore the history of Partai Muslimin Indonesia (Parmusi), its formation, political challenges, and eventual merger to form the Development Unity Party (PPP). Understand its impact on Indonesian politics and the role of Islamic parties in a changing political landscape.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏛️ The Grand Vizier: Power and Influence in the Ottoman Empire

Iskandar Al-Yazidi History Islamic Studies Political Science Ottoman Empire Grand Vizier Islamic History Political Leadership Sultan

Dive into the role of the Grand Vizier, the Sultan's chief deputy in the Ottoman Empire, responsible for acting in military and civil matters and presiding over the imperial diwan.