Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 10, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🧔 The Significance of LIḤYAH (لحية‎): Understanding the Islamic Perspective on Beard

Abeed Al-Hakim Religion Cultural Studies Islamic Studies Islam Liḥyah Beard Faith Sunnah Cultural Practices

Explore LIḤYAH (لحية‎), the concept of the beard in Islam, covering its religious importance, cultural variations, and the wisdom behind the practice. Understand how the beard is perceived in different Islamic traditions and its numerous implications on faith and identity.

October 10, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🧬 Understanding ʿILMU ʾL-FARĀʾIẒ: The 🕌 Islamic Law of Inheritance

Zaynab Al-Badawi Religion Islamic Studies Law Ethics Islam ʿILMU ʾL-FARĀʾIẒ Inheritance Shariah Law Family Law Islamic Jurisprudence

Explore the concept of ʿILMU ʾL-FARĀʾIẒ, the Islamic Law of Inheritance, and its implications on family and society. Compare and contrast its principles with those of other legal systems.

October 10, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🧭 DISCOVERING MAḤJŪR (محجور‎): Understanding Restrictions on Slaves in Islamic Jurisprudence

Ibrahim Al-Zein Religion Islamic Law Human Rights Islam Maḥjūr Islamic Jurisprudence Slavery Muslim Brotherhood

Dive into the Islamic juridical concept of Maḥjūr (محجور‎), referring to a slave who is restricted by the ruler from holding any office or agency. Examine its place in Islamic law and its historical and contemporary implications.

October 10, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🧼 ISTINJĀʾ (استنجاء): The Islamic Ritual of Abstersion

Omar Al-Habib Religion Islamic Studies Health and Hygiene Islam Hygiene Istinjāʾ Ritual Cleansing Islamic Practices

Delve into the practice of Istinjāʾ, the Islamic ritual of bodily cleansing after bathroom usage, exploring its significance, procedures, and its role within the broader spectrum of Islamic hygiene practices.

October 10, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🧿 The Girdle (nit̤āq نطاق‎) in Islamic Mysticism: The Sacred Belt

Ibrahim Al-Mansur Religion Islamic Studies Cultural Studies Islam Sufism Mysticism Bak͟htāshī Order Sacred Symbols

Explore the nit̤āq (نطاق‎), or girdle, as a sacred symbol in Islam, particularly amongst Sufi orders like the Bak͟htāshīs. Discover its historical roots, spiritual significance, and cultural differences.

October 9, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

⚔️ Exploring Murtadd: The Controversial Concept of Apostasy in Islam

Omar Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Murtadd Apostasy Islamic Law Fiqh

Dive into the complex and debated concept of Murtadd (apostasy) within Islam, understanding its theological grounding, historical background, and modern interpretations.

October 9, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌌 AT-TAKWĪR (التكوير‎): The Folding of Cosmic Realities 📜

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Qur'an Eschatology Theology End Times Al-Takwir

Delve into the concept of AT-TAKWĪR, The Folding-up, in the Qur'ān's 81st Sūrah. Explore its meaning and implications within the framework of Islamic eschatology and theology.

October 9, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌍 Liberalism in the Islamic World: Bridging Beliefs and Modern Ideals

Hassan Abdullah Religion Modern Ideologies Islamic Studies Islam Liberalism Intellectual History Civil Rights Gender Equality Colonialism

An exploration of liberalism within the Islamic context, tracing its historical roots, key concepts, and its compatibility with Islamic thought. Analyze its evolution and its reception among Muslim scholars and societies.

October 9, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌙 ṢALĀTU ʾL-ʿĪDAIN: Exploring Prayers of the Two Festivals in Islam

Aisha Khadija Religion Islamic Studies Worship Islam Ṣalātu ʾl-ʿĪdain Eṭab Ṭ-Fitr Eid Prayers Rituals Islamic Festivals

Delve into Ṣalātu ʾl-ʿĪdain, the special prayers observed in Islam on the two major festivals, ‘Eid al-Fitr and ‘Eid al-Adha’. Understand their significance, rituals, cultural variations, and religious importance within the Islamic tradition.

October 9, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🌟 AL-ʿAZ̤ĪM (العظيم‎): Embracing the Majesty of The Great One in Islam

Zahra El-Sayed Religion Islamic Theology Spirituality Islam AL-ʿAZ̤ĪM Names of Allah Theology Islamic Studies

Delve into the profound meaning and significance of AL-ʿAZ̤ĪM, one of the ninety-nine names of Allah in Islam, symbolizing His supreme greatness and majesty.

October 9, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🌟 The Legacy of Said, Hakim Mohammed: A Philanthropic Visionary 🌟

Laila Rafique Biography Health Education Philanthropy Hakim Mohammed Said Greco-Arabic Medicine Philanthropy Pakistan Yunani Medicine Education

Unearth the myriad contributions of Hakim Mohammed Said in traditional medicine, education, and philanthropy. Delve into the life and legacy of the influential Pakistani dignitary and visionary founder of Madinat al-Hikmah.

October 9, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🌟 Understanding AL-MAJĪD (المجيد‎): The Glorious One

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam AL-MAJĪD Ninety-Nine Names of Allah Qurʾānic Concept Theology Divinity

Delve into the essence of AL-MAJĪD, the Glorious One, one of the most revered names of Allah in Islam. Explore its significance, cultural context, and the rich tapestry of Islamic theological tradition.