Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 8, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🙏 Understanding NAFL (نَفْل‎) - Voluntary Acts in Islam

Zahra Al-Yamani Religion Islamic Studies Spirituality Islam Nafl Voluntary Acts Devotion Spirituality Islamic Practices

Explore NAFL (نَفْل‎), the concept of voluntary devotional acts in Islam. Understand its deeper significance in Islamic piety, how it complements obligatory rituals, and its impact on personal spirituality.

October 8, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🚿 The Art and Science of G͟HUSL: Ritual Purity in Islam

Yasmin Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ghusl Ritual Purity Theology Islamic Practices Traditions

Delve into the intricacies of G͟HUSL (غسل‎), the Islamic ritual of full-body purification. Understand its theological foundations, cultural practices, and significance in Islamic tradition.

October 8, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🏛️ Al-Azhar University: The Beacon of Islamic Scholarship 📚

Karim Al-Hussaini Religion Islamic Studies Education Al-Azhar Islamic Education Sunni Islam Cairo Religious Studies

Dive into the history, significance, and evolving role of al-Azhar University, the ancient and prestigious center of Islamic learning established in Cairo. Understand its contributions to Sunni Islam and modern education.

October 8, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕊️ Unveiling ISḤĀQ (اسحاق‎): The Ancestral Prophet in Islam 🇮🇹

Haider Al-Zahir Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Prophet Isaac Abrahamic Religions Theology Scripture

Discover the significance of Isḥāq (Isaac) in Islam. Explore his role, lineage, and contributions to both Islamic and Abrahamic traditions, examining cultural interpretations and theological connections.

October 8, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

🕋 An In-depth Exploration of HEBER (HUD) in Islam

Yusuf Ibn-Hakam Religion Islamic Heritage Theology Islam Prophets in Islam Antiquity Islamic Studies Qur'an Studies

Discover Heber (Hud), an essential prophet in Islamic tradition, his story, attributes, cultural interpretations, and significance in various religious contexts.

October 8, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🕌 Unveiling ḤUJRAH: The Sacred Chamber of the Prophet Muḥammad

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Ḥujrah Prophet Muhammad Islamic History Sacred Sites

Journey into Ḥujrah, the Noble Chamber where the Prophet Muhammad, Abū Bakr, and ʿUmar rest. Understand its historical, cultural, and spiritual significance in Islamic tradition and dispel common myths.

October 8, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🛡️ Agha: The Influential Powerbrokers of Ottoman Algeria 🇩🇿

Ismael Al-Nasri History Islamic Studies Middle Eastern Studies Algeria Ottoman Empire Agha Janissaries History

Dive into the historical significance of the Aghas, the chief officers of the Janissaries in Algeria, who played critical roles in the political and military arenas, eventually becoming rulers themselves in the mid-17th century.

October 8, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🟢 The Enigmatic Figure of AL-K͟HIẒR (الخضر‎): The Green One

Layla Muhammad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Al-K͟hiẓr Mysticism Prophecy Qur'an Theology

Dive into the mystical world of Al-K͟hiẓr, an enigmatic figure revered in Islamic tradition. Uncover his significance in Islamic theology, cultural stories, and encounters with prophets and discover the conundrum: Is he still alive through the ages?

October 8, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🤝 Muslim-Christian Dialogue: A Pathway to Understanding 🌐

Dr. Hassan Aydin Religion Interfaith Studies Theology Muslim-Christian Dialogue Interfaith Islam Christianity Religious Dialogue

Explore the concept of Muslim-Christian Dialogue, its historical development, significance, and the impacts of interfaith exchanges between Muslims and Christians. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in fostering mutual respect and understanding.

October 7, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

⌛ Understanding AJAL: The Appointed Time of Departure in Islam

Hassan Al-Khatib Religion Islamic Studies Eschatology Islam Ajal Death Predestination Theology

Dive into the profound concept of Ajal in Islam, the divinely appointed time of death set by Allah, and explore its broader implications in Islamic belief, including its ethereal connection with other divine timings.

October 7, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

⚔️ The Battle of Lepanto: A Turning Point in History

Selim Oğuz History Warfare Studies Islamic Studies Battle of Lepanto History Ottoman Empire Naval Warfare Religious Conflicts Mediterranean

Dive into the historic 1571 naval clash known as the Battle of Lepanto, where the united forces of Christian Europe halted the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean, marking a significant shift in global geopolitics and religious power dynamics.

October 7, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

⚖️ The Concept of False Witness in Islamic Jurisprudence 🕌

Zainab Al-Muharrami Religion Islamic Studies Jurisprudence Islamic Jurisprudence False Witness Imam Abu Hanifah Imam Shafi'i Comparative Theology

An in-depth look into the differing views of Islamic scholars on the punishment for false witnesses, compared with Biblical teachings.