Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🕌 Unveiling the Legacy of Sukarmadji Maridjan Kartosuwiryo: An Influential Militant Leader

Fahad Al-Muhaddith History Islamic Studies Politics Indonesia Darul Islam Kartosuwiryo Islamic State Historical Leaders Independence Movements

Explore the life and impact of Sukarmadji Maridjan Kartosuwiryo, the leader of the Darul Islam movement in Indonesia. Delve into his role in the fight for independence from Dutch colonial rule and his vision for an Islamic state based on the Qur'an.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕌 Unveiling the Saracens: Historical Analyzes and Cultural Contexts

Ibrahim Al-Harith Religion History Cultural Studies History Saracens Islamic Studies Medieval History Cultural Studies

Discover the intriguing history of the term Saracens, its evolution, and its impact on medieval Christian and Islamic interactions.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕌 Unveiling the Significance of QUBĀʾ (قباء‎)

Ayesha Noor Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Qubāʾ History Islamic Architecture Prophet Muhammad Pilgrimage

Discover Qubāʾ, a historical site in Islamic tradition known for being the location where Prophet Muhammad laid the foundations of the first mosque in Islam. Understand its importance in Islamic culture and history through scholarly exploration.

October 3, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🕍 Understanding LŪT̤ (لوط‎): Prophet Lot in Islamic Tradition

Arif Al-Salam Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Lūṭ Lot Prophets Qurʾānic Studies

Explore Lūṭ (لوط‎), the Islamic figure cognate to the biblical Lot. Delve into its etymology, significance in Islamic theology, and its similarities and differences across cultures.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕯️ MISHKĀTU ʾL-MAṢĀBĪḤ: Illuminating the Path to Islamic Tradition

Zayn A. Razi Religion Islamic Studies Historical Texts Islam Sunni Tradition Hadiths Mishkātu ʾl-Maṣābīḥ Islamic Scholarship Cultural Heritage

Discover Mishkātu ʾl-Maṣābīḥ, a revered compendium of Sunni hadiths, tracing its origins and significance within Islamic scholarship, and its impact on Muslim communities, particularly in India.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕯️ TAFSĪR: Unveiling the Qurʾānic Exegesis

Iman Khattab Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Tafsīr Qurʾān Exegesis Theology Scriptural Interpretation

Dive deep into the world of Tafsīr, the scholarly exposition of the Qurʾān. Uncover its significance, history, cultural nuances, and related terminologies within Islamic theology.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕰️ NASAʾ (نساء‎): Understanding the Ancient Practice of Intercalation

Fatimah Azeemi Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Qurʾān NASAʾ Intercalation Islamic History Calendar System

Explore NASAʾ, an ancient Arab system of intercalating months to maintain synchronicity with the lunar and solar calendars. Learn how this practice was abolished in the Qurʾān and understand its implications in Islamic history and jurisprudence.

October 3, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🕰️ The Hour (As-Sāʿah): Understanding the Islamic Day of Judgment

Fatima Al-Yaqoobi Religion Islamic Studies Theology Eschatology Islam The Hour Day of Judgment Eschatology Theology Qurʾān

Dive into the concept of The Hour (As-Sāʿah) in Islamic eschatology, a pivotal term indicating the Day of Judgment, as referenced frequently in the Qurʿān.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕰 Understanding QADĪM (قديم‎): The Timelessness in Islamic Theology

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Qadīm Timelessness Theology Eschatology

Dive into the concept of Qadīm (قديم‎), a term that denotes timelessness and eternity in Islamic theology, often used to describe the ancient and unbeginning nature of God.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕳️ The Punishments of the Grave: Unveiling the Islamic Concept of Azabu'l-Qabr

Hassan Al-Tariq Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Azabu'l-Qabr Eschatology Theology Afterlife Punishments of the Grave

Delve into Azabu'l-Qabr, the Islamic notion of punishments in the grave as an intermediary phase between death and the Day of Judgment. Understand its theological implications, its roots in Quranic scripture, and its comparison with similar traditions in other religions.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕵️‍♂️ Exploring Caleb كالب Kālab in Islamic Literature

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islamic Studies Biblical Figures Quranic Exegesis Tafsir Comparative Religion

Dive into the figure of Caleb (كالب Kālab), the son of Jephunneh (Yūfannah), and understand his mention in Islamic Tafsīr despite his absence in the Qurʾān.

October 3, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕵️‍♂️ Exploring the Enigmatic SARACEN: A Historic Term 📜

Ishmael Darwish History Religion Etymology Interfaith Studies Islam Saracen Historical Terms Christian-Muslim Interactions Etymology Islamic History

Delve into the term 'Saracen,' historically used by Christian writers to refer to followers of Muḥammad and its manifold implications, origins, and interpretations within both Christian and Islamic chronicles.