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 6 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Five Pillars of Islam: Foundations of Faith and Practice 🕋

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Five Pillars of Islam Shahādah Ṣalāt Zakāt Ṣaum Ḥajj

Delve into the Five Pillars of Islam, the core practices and rites that shape the spiritual and communal lives of Muslims. Discover their theological significance and cultural manifestations.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Ibadi Dynasty: A Legacy of Leadership in Oman

Hammad Al-Kazimi Religion Islamic Studies History Islamic History Ibadi Dynasty Oman Imamate Abbasid Rule

Dive into the history and significance of the Ibadi Dynasty. Discover how the Ibadis shaped the political landscape of Oman through election and power struggles over the centuries.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Intricacies of Ikhtilaf al-Fiqh: Understanding Juristic Disagreement in Islam

Imran Al-Maqdisi Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Fiqh Jurisprudence Legal Schools Hanafi Shafi'i

Dive into the concept of Ikhtilaf al-Fiqh, the disagreements of jurists within Islamic law. Explore historical contexts, significant figures, and cultural implications of these juristic variances.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Life and Legacy of Ma Mingxin: Revolutionary Islamic Leader in China

Sultan Ahmad Religion History Chinese Studies Islam Chinese Islam Ma Mingxin Naqshbandi Tariqah Islamic Renewal

Explore the significant contributions of Ma Mingxin, an emblematic figure in Chinese Islamic history, who pioneered the 'New Teaching' movement in the 18th century. Delve into his life, teachings, and the turbulence of his times.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Life and Martyrdom of AL-ḤUSAIN (الحسين‎): A Pillar of Shīʿah Islam

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology History Islam Al-Ḥusain Shīʿahs Martyrdom Muḥarram Karbalā

Examine the profound legacy of AL-ḤUSAIN (الحسين‎), his lineage, his struggle for justice, and the tragic events at Karbalā. This study delves into his life, cultural significance among Shīʿahs, and annual commemorations during Muḥarram.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Mystical Journey of DARVESH: Exploring The Life of an Islamic Mendicant

Huda Al-Salem Religion Islamic Studies Spirituality Islam Darvesh Sufism Spirituality Mysticism Islamic Culture

Delve into the world of the Darvesh (وميشرد) or Dervish, a religious mendicant in Islam. Learn about its etymology, cultural significance, and spiritual path within the broader scope of Sufism. Understand the connection between the Darvesh and other mendicant orders.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Pakistan National Alliance (PNA): An Examination of Political Islam

Nazim Rauf Politics Islamic Studies History South Asian Studies Pakistan PNA Political Islam Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Islamic Movements Political History

Explore the Pakistan National Alliance (PNA), a significant coalition formed in opposition to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's regime, leveraging Islamic symbolism and slogans to promote an Islamic system, moral integrity, and political reform.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Sacred Entity: Understanding OATH🕌 (يجين)

Rahila Soufan Religion Islamic Studies Jurisprudence Islam Oath Islamic Jurisprudence Yamīn Theology Religious Studies

Understand the concept of Oath in Islamic tradition. Delve into the Qur'anic teachings on Oaths, the classifications outlined by Islamic Jurisprudence, cultural practices, and relevant comparisons with other religious traditions.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Sacred Sajjadah: A Prayer Rug in Islam

Nadia Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Cultural Practices Islam Sajjadah Prayer Rug Sufism Spirituality Rituals

Uncover the significance and historical context of the sajjadah, the prayer rug used in daily Islamic prayers. Learn how this rug symbolizes spiritual discipline, directionality towards Mecca, and authority in Sufi traditions.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Singapore Muslim Religious Council: The Pillar of Islamic Guidance in Singapore

Zayd Sheikh Religion Islamic Studies Governance Southeast Asia Islam Singapore Religious Council Islamic Authority Governance Muslim Community

Explore the establishment, roles, and significance of the Singapore Muslim Religious Council (Muis), the supreme Islamic religious authority in Singapore since 1968.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Stand of Reflection: Understanding the KHUT̤BATU ʾL-WAQFAH 📜

Ahmad Al-Maktoum Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam KHUT̤BATU ʾL-WAQFAH Hajj Sermon ʿArafāt Pilgrimage

Delve into the significance of KHUT̤BATU ʾL-WAQFAH, the sermon delivered on Mount ʿArafāt during Hajj. Learn about its origins, cultural impact, and role within Islamic rituals.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕌 The Suhrawardi Tariqah: An Orthodox Sufi Path of Shihab al-Din Umar Suhrawardi

Fatima A. Rawi Religion Islamic Studies Sufism Sufism Suhrawardi Tariqah Islamic Orders Shafii School Delhi Sultanate Ahmad Sirhindi

Delve into the history, teachings, and influence of the Suhrawardi Tariqah, an orthodox Sufi order founded by Shihab al-Din Umar Suhrawardi. Understand its role in Islamic jurisprudence, its unique position in medieval societies, and its impact on later Islamic reformers.