Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 6, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Exploring NIYABAH: The Concept of Agency in Islamic Law

Ibrahim Al-Mahdi Religion Islamic Jurisprudence Law Islam Niyabah Agency Islamic Law Legal Studies

Delve into the concept of Niyabah in Muslim law. Learn about its various forms and significance, explore its historical context, and understand how it continues to impact modern legal practices.

October 6, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📜 HUẔAIL: The Ancestral Tribe and Its Legacy in War and Poetry

Fatima Al-Hassan History Islamic Studies Culture Islamic Tribes Banū Huẕail Arabian History Poetry in Islam Arabian Wars

Unveil the rich history of the Banū Huẕail, an influential tribe known for its contributions to war and poetry. Discover how their culture evolved and their lasting impact around Makkah.

October 6, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 The New Sect: Eighteenth-Century Chinese Islamic Revivalism

Yanxin Zhang Religion Islamic Studies Chinese History Islam New Sect Chinese Revivalism Naqshbandi Eighteenth-Century Reforms

Explore the New Sect, an eighteenth-century Chinese Muslim revivalist movement led by Ma Mingxin in Gansu Province. Understand its historical background, influence from the Naqshbandi tariqah, conflicts, and cultural significance.

October 6, 2023 6 min read Dictionary

📜 The Rule of Faith in Islam: Foundations of Orthodox Belief

Muhammad Al-Ghazali Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Rule of Faith Qurʾān Hadith IJMĀʿ Qiyās Orthodoxy

An exploration of the four foundations of Islamic orthodoxy: the Qurʾān, the Ḥadīth, Ijmāʿ, and Qiyās. Understand how these pillars shape the faith and practices of Muslims worldwide.

October 6, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 The Significance and Structure of Ḥadīth in Islam

Fatima Al-Samadi Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Ḥadīth Sunnah Islamic Law Theology

Dive deep into the world of Islamic traditions, focusing on Ḥadīth – secondary to the Qur'an in guiding Muslim life. Understand their classification, authenticity, canons of acceptance, and cultural impact.

October 6, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Understanding The RECORDING ANGELS: KIRAMU ʾL-KATIBIN 🕌

Jamal Al-Khattab Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Kīraman Kātibīn Recording Angels Angels Theology Afterlife

Explore the concept of the 'Recording Angels' (Kīraman Kātibīn) in Islam - celestial beings assigned to record the deeds of human beings. Understand their significance in Islamic theology and compare them with similar entities in other religious traditions.

October 6, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Unveiling Property in Sharia Law: Divine Rights and Sacred Stewardship

Faqih Ahmad Kareem Religion Islamic Studies Legal Studies Islam Sharia Law Property Rights Islamic Jurisprudence Theology

Dive deep into the Islamic concept of property, understood as a divinely endowed right regulated by Sharia. Learn about the boundaries placed on usage, the theological foundations, and cultural variations.

October 6, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Analyzing K͟hulaʾ, Mubāraʾah, and Z̤ihār: Unique Forms of Divorce in Islamic Law 🕌

Fatima Al-Mansouri Religion Islamic Studies Law Women's Studies Islam Khulʾ Mubāraʾah Z̤ihār Divorce Islamic Jurisprudence Fiqh

Discover the unique forms of divorce in Islamic jurisprudence—K͟hulaʾ, Mubāraʾah, and Z̤ihār. Understand their distinctions, cultural implications, and foundational principles.

October 6, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 The Islamic Perspective on Slavery: Historical Context and Ethical Nuances

Aamir Al-Malik Religion Islamic Studies History Ethics Islam Slavery Ethics History Comparative Religion

Dive into the complex historical and ethical dimensions of slavery in Islamic tradition, juxtaposing it with slavery in other historical contexts, as seen through the teachings of the Qurʾān, Hadiths, and various scholarly interpretations.

October 6, 2023 6 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding ḤAJB (حجب‎): Islamic Inheritance Law

Amina Al-Fahad Religion Islamic Studies Law Islamic Inheritance ḤAJB Law Fiqh Sharia Islamic Jurisprudence

Dive deep into the Islamic legal term ḤAJB (حجب‎), which signifies the cutting off of an heir from his portion. Discover its significance in corroborating fair inheritance in Islamic jurisprudence.

October 6, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

🔍 Understanding MAHRAM: The 🕌 Islamic Concept of Forbidden Kinship

Samira El-Maliki Religion Islamic Studies Family Law Theology Islam Mahram Kinship Islamic Law Family Consanguinity

Explore Mahram, an Islamic term denoting the forbidden kinship relationships within which marriage is prohibited. Understand its significance, cultural nuances, and comparisons with other religious traditions.

October 6, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

🔍 Unveiling AL-AZĀRIQAH (الازارقة‎): The Dissenting Sect

Hassan Ibn Kareem Religion Islamic Studies History Theology Islam Al-Azāriqah Kharijites Islamic Sects Heretics Theology

Dive into the intriguing history and doctrines of Al-Azāriqah, a radical and controversial Islamic sect founded by Nāfiʿ ibn al-Azraq, including their perspectives on ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib and Islamic eschatology.