Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏺 The Barmakids: Architects and Architects of Abbasid Power 🕌

Hassan Al-Tamimi History Islamic Studies Political Science Barmakids Abbasid Caliphate Islamic History Bureaucrats Courtiers Political Families

Discover the rise and fall of the Barmakids, a powerful and influential family of bureaucrats, generals, and governors instrumental in centralizing the Abbasid administration. Learn about their contributions and ultimate demise.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏺 The Omayyad Caliphate: Banū Umaiyah (بنو امية‎) Dynasty 🌟

Sahar El-Masry History Islamic Studies Civilization Omayyad Caliphate Islamic History Banū Umaiyah Historical Dynasties Middle Eastern History

Delve into the history of the Omayyad Caliphate, the influential dynasty that reigned from A.H. 41 (A.D. 661) to A.H. 132 (A.D. 750). Learn about the caliphs' legacy and the cultural impact of their rule.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🏺 Unlocking History: The Ghaznavid Dynasty

Salim Al-Rasheed History Islamic Studies Cultural Studies Sunni Orthodoxy Ghaznavids Islamic Dynasties South Asian History Mahmud of Ghazna Persianate Culture

Delve into the rich history and cultural significance of the Ghaznavid Dynasty, a significant South Asian dynasty from 962-1186, which was a bridge between Turkish and Persianate cultures under Sunni orthodoxy.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

👁️ Understanding AL-BAṢĪR: The All-Seeing One in Islam

Ibrahim El-Masri Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Al-Baṣīr Ninety-Nine Names Divine Attributes Qur'an Omniscience

Uncover the depth and meaning behind Al-Baṣīr, one of the ninety-nine special names of God in Islam, emphasizing His omniscience and awareness.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

👁️ Understanding AR-RAQĪB (الــرقـيـب‎): The Watchful Guardian

Layla Khoury Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam AR-RAQĪB Divine Names Tawhid Qurʾān Theology

Delve into the meaning and significance of AR-RAQĪB, one of the ninety-nine names of Allah. Understand how this name reflects divine vigilance and its cultural and theological importance in Islam.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

👁️ Understanding the Evil Eye: 🌐 An In-Depth Exploration

Ibrahim Al-Hasan Religion Cultural Studies Folklore Evil Eye Islam Superstition Cultural Beliefs Protective Symbols

Delve into the concept of the Evil Eye across cultures and religions, with a particular focus on its significance and interpretation in Islamic traditions. Discover its origins, history, cultural impact, and protective measures.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

👁️👂👃👅👐 The Five Senses: An Islamic Perspective

Aisha Nader Religion Islamic Studies Philosophy Islam Five Senses Sensory Perception Islamic Philosophy Theology Psychology

Dive deep into the Five Senses (al-ḥawāssu ʾl-k͟hamsah) as understood in Islamic teachings. Explore the distinction between external and internal senses in Islamic scholarship and how these concepts intersect with other intellectual traditions.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📿 AḤADĪYAH (احدية‎): The Mystical Unity in Sufism

Dr. Tariq Al-Hassan Religion Islamic Studies Sufism Ahadiyah Sufism Divine Unity Mysticism Islamic Terms

Explore the Sufi concept of AḤADĪYAH, marking a state of unity and synchronization with the Divine. Delve into its profound symbolism, etymology, cultural implications, and significance in Islamic spiritual tradition.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📿 Delving into AL-MUTAKABBIR (المتكبر‎): The Islamic Attribute of Greatness

Nurrahman Al-Hadi Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Al-Mutakabbir Attributes of God Islamic Theology Qur’an

Explore Al-Mutakabbir, one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, symbolizing greatness and majesty. Understand its place in Islamic theology, its use in the Qur'an, and its implications for human behavior.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📿 Discovering Lost Treasure: Understanding luqt̤ah (لقطة‎) in Islamic Jurisprudence

Zainab Al-Huda Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Luqt̤ah Islamic Jurisprudence Fiqh Ethics Law

Explore the concept of luqt̤ah (لقطة‎) in Islamic law, a term describing property found and taken with the intention of preservation. Learn about its cultural, historical, and legal implications in the Muslim world.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📿 The Islamic Rosary: Misbahah, Tasbih, or Subhah - An In-depth Exploration

Mustafa Al-Hakim Religion Islamic Studies Devotional Practices Islam Rosary Misbahah Tasbih Subhah Prayer Beads

Delve into the historical and cultural significance of the Islamic rosary, known as Misbahah, Tasbih, or Subhah, used by Muslims to count prayers and recite the names of God.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📿 Understanding AT-TAḤĪYĀT (التحيات‎): The Greeting of Devotion

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Worship Islam Prayer AT-TAḤĪYĀT Devotion Supplication Ritual

Discover the significance of AT-TAḤĪYĀT (التحيات‎), an essential supplication in Islamic prayer. Learn about its meaning, historical context, and ritual practice.