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 2, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

💧 Deciphering يتًْا البيض THE BAPTISM OF GOD: Islamic Perspective on a Christian Rite

Ibrahim Al-Hassan Religion Islamic Studies Comparative Theology Islam Baptism ṢIBG͟HAH Qurʾān Tafsīr Interfaith Dialogue

Dive into the fascinating concept of baptism within Islamic texts, exploring its unique mention in the Qurʾān and its comparison with Christian traditions.

October 2, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

💧 The Significance of BUWA: Lamentation in Islamic Culture

Khadijah Al-Qasim Religion Islamic Studies Cultural Anthropology Islam Bukaʾ Lamentation Grief Mourning Cultural Practices

Explore the concept of 'Bukaʾ' (lamentation) within Islamic traditions, its cultural importance, and its different expressions in Muslim communities across the world.

October 2, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

💭 Delving into HAWĀJIM: 🪶 The Unbidden Thoughts in Sufism

Leila Nasir Religion Islamic Studies Mysticism Islam Sufism Mysticism Spirituality Internal States

Explore the concept of HAWĀJIM (هـواجـم‎), which refers to unbidden thoughts that enter the heart without desire or intention, as understood in Sufi mysticism. Delve into its spiritual significance and cross-cultural comparisons.

October 2, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

💰 Exploring ʿIRBĀN (عربان‎): The Earnest Money in Islamic Transactions

Layla Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Jurisprudence Islam Earnest Money ʿIRBĀN Transactions Islamic Commerce Fiqh

Delve into the concept of ʿIRBĀN (عربان‎), the earnest money paid in legal transactions within Islamic jurisprudence. Understand its role and cultural significance across various Muslim communities.

October 2, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📖 Understanding INJĪL (انجيل‎): The Gospel in Islamic Context

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Comparative Theology Islam Christianity Qurʾān Theology Comparative Religion Scriptures

Explore the concept of Injīl (انجيل‎), the revelation given to Jesus, as understood within Islamic theology. Delve into its references in the Qurʾān, compare with Christian scriptures, and understand the historical and theological nuances.

October 2, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📘 Dhahabi, Shaykh Muhammad Husayn: A Voice of Moderation

Yasmin Karim Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Egypt Religious Leadership Islamic History

Explore the life and influence of Shaykh Muhammad Husayn Dhahabi, former Egyptian minister of religious endowments and shaykh of al-Azhar, known for his strong critique of Islamic extremism and martyrdom in 1977.

October 2, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📚 AL-KINDĪ (الكندى‎): The Philosopher of Islamic Golden Age

Rahim Hammad History Philosophy Islamic Studies Al-Kindī Philosophy Abbasid Caliphate Islamic Golden Age Islamic Scholars

Dive into the life and contributions of Abū Yūsuf Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq al-Kindī, a philosopher who flourished in the Abbasid court, translating numerous classical and philosophical works.

October 2, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Exploring AL-BUK͟HĀRĪ: The Pinnacle of Hadith Collections

Jamal Deen Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Hadith Al-Bukhārī Islamic Scholarship Sunni Traditions

Dive into the life and work of Abū ʿAbdu ʾllāh Muḥammad ibn Ismāʿīl al-Buk͟hārī, the eminent Islamic scholar behind Ṣaḥīḥ al-Buk͟hārī. Discover the significance of his meticulous hadith compilation process and its lasting impact on Islamic scholarship.

October 2, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Seclusion in Islamic Societies: Historical and Cultural Insights

Nur Al-Din Suleiman Religion Gender Studies Islamic Studies Seclusion Women in Islam Islamic Traditions Culture Hijab Social Customs

Deep dive into the historical and cultural significance of women's seclusion practices in Islamic societies. Explore its pre-Islamic roots, evolution, and modern implications, particularly in urban versus rural contexts.

October 2, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📚 Understanding T. B. Irving: Prominent Islamic Scholar and Translator

Amina Al-Fahad Scholar Profiles Translation Studies History Islamic Studies T. B. Irving Quranic Translation Muslim Andalusia American Muslims

Delve into the life and achievements of T. B. Irving, an influential American Islamic scholar and translator who made significant contributions to Islamic studies and the understanding of Muslim Andalusia.

October 2, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Abu Daud al-Sijistani: The 🕌 Scholar of Hadith Legacy

Fatima N. Basri Religion Islamic Studies Hadith Studies Islam Hadith Sunni Canon Abu Daud Al-Sijistani Islamic Scholarship

Explore the life and contributions of Abu Daud al-Sijistani, the renowned scholar who meticulously collected one of the six Sunni canonical sources of hadith. Discover his significance in Islamic tradition, teachings, and legacy.

October 2, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 ABŪ ʾL-HUẔAIL ZUFAR IBN AL-HUẔAIL: The Legacy of an Iconic Islamic Scholar

Fāṭimah Al-Nur Religion Islamic Studies History Fiqh ABŪ ʾL-HUẔAIL ZUFAR Islamic Scholarship Abū Ḥanīfah Fiqh Islamic History

Dive into the life and contributions of ABŪ ʾL-HUẔAIL ZUFAR IBN AL-HUẔAIL, and understand his friendship with Imām Abū Ḥanīfah. Discover his influence on Islamic jurisprudence and his enduring legacy.