Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 7, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Malik ibn Anas al-Asbahi: The Architect of the Maliki School 🕌

Aleena Qasim Religion Islamic Studies Theology Jurisprudence Islam Maliki School Islamic Jurisprudence Medina Hadith

Discover the life and contributions of Malik ibn Anas al-Asbahi, the influential founder of the Maliki school of Islamic law. Explore his scholarly legacy and its impact on Islamic jurisprudence.

October 7, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 The Ikhwan al-Safa: The Brethren of Purity and their Philosophical Legacy 🕌

Yusuf Ibn Al-Hakim Religion Islamic Philosophy History Islam Ikhwan Al-Safa Philosophy Science Esotericism Religious Studies

Explore the Ikhwan al-Safa, a secret brotherhood of philosophers and scientists in the 10th and 11th centuries. Delve into their seminal work, the 'Epistles of the Brethren of Purity,' and understand their efforts to harmonize religious belief and philosophical inquiry.

October 7, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 The Pentateuch (Taurat): Bridging Islam and Abrahamic Faiths

Yusuf Al-Hakim Religion Interfaith Studies Scriptural Analysis Islam Judaism Christianity Taurat Pentateuch Scripture Abrahamic Faiths

Explore the Pentateuch (Taurat), the sacred scripture shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Understand its significance, unique interpretations, and the cultural interplay between these Abrahamic faith traditions.

October 7, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding Captive Enslavement in Islamic Law: Insights from the Hidāyah

Zainab El-Amin Religion Islamic Studies Legal Studies Islam Hidāyah Islamic Jurisprudence Captives Slavery Theology

Delve into the Hidāyah's perspectives on the enslavement of captives, with comprehensive analysis on the associated choices and moral implications facing the Imām in line with historical and theological perspectives.

October 7, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding Iḥtikār: The Islamic Prohibition Against Monopoly

Basim Ahmed Religion Islamic Studies Ethics Islam Iḥtikār Monopoly Hadith Islamic Law Economic Ethics

Discover the concept of Iḥtikār (احتكار), the Islamic prohibition against monopoly, particularly of life's necessities. Explore its significance, theological foundations, and societal impact in Islamic teachings.

October 7, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding Mīs̤āq: The Qur'anic Covenant with Humanity

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Mīs̤āq Covenant Theology Qur'an Hadith

Explore the meaningful concept of Mīs̤āq, the covenant between God and humanity according to the Qur'an and the Islamic tradition. Understand its deep theological roots and significance.

October 7, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding MUDABBAR (مدبر‎): The Consequence of a Promise

Ibrahim Qadir Religion Islamic Studies Social Justice Islam Mudabbar Emancipation Slavery Islamic Law Social Justice

Explore the concept of Mudabbar, a unique practice in Islamic slave emancipation where a slave is promised freedom upon the master's death. Delve into its etymology, cultural significance, and impact on Islamic society.

October 7, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding SIN: Zamb (زنب‎) in Islamic Thought

Hakim Al-Rashid Religion Islamic Studies Ethics Islam Zamb Sin Theology Quran

Dive deeply into the concept of sin in Islamic theology, examining major (kabīrah) and minor (ṣag͟hīrah) sins, cultural differences, and comparative religious viewpoints.

October 7, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Unveiling the Treaty of Kuchuk Kaynarja: 1774 Agreement that Redefined Boundaries

Sevim Al-Khalil History Political Science International Relations Ottoman Empire Russian Empire Treaty of Kuchuk Kaynarja Geopolitics 18th Century History International Relations

Explore the Treaty of Kuchuk Kaynarja, an important 1774 accord between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, its geopolitical impacts, and its role in shaping the religious and political landscape.

October 7, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Decoding the Esoterics: The Role of Divine Attributes in Islamic Exorcism

Zayd Hamidi Religion Islamic Studies Mysticism Islamic Exorcism Divine Attributes Mysticism Spirituality Traditional Practices Quranic Studies

Dive into the mystical traditions involving the names and attributes of God in Islamic exorcism. Understand how these sacred elements are applied to establish friendships or enmities.

October 7, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Exploring ʿUrf: The Role of Custom in Islamic Law

Mariam Al-Mansoori Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Urf Customary Law Adat Islamic Jurisprudence Social Practices

Dive into the concept of ʿUrf (customary law) in Islam and its significance in legal, social, and cultural contexts. Compare it with other customary practices in the Muslim world.

October 7, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding AR-RŪḤU ʾL-AMĪN (الروح الامين): The Faithful Spirit in Islam

Samar Al-Hidaya Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Qur'an Gabriel Angel Theology Revelation Prophethood

Delve deeply into AR-RŪḤU ʾL-AMĪN, 'The Faithful Spirit,' a title often attributed to the Angel Gabriel in Islamic theology. Explore its place in the Qur'an, its significance in Islamic tradition, and similarities with other religious teachings.