Islamic Terms Lexicon - Comprehensive Dictionary of Islamic Terms

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October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Delving into the Tatar Identity: Muslim Turkic Peoples of Russia 📚

Dr. Ibrahim Qadri Anthropology History Religion Cultural Studies Tatars Islam Turkic Peoples Russian History Cultural Studies

Discover the rich history and cultural significance of the Tatars, a Turkic ethnic group primarily practicing Islam. Dive into their conversion, etymology, and influence in Russian history.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Exploring AL-ḤUJURĀT: The Significance of the 'Chambers' Sūrah in the Qur'an

Ibrahim Al-Hakeem Religion Islamic Studies Theology Islam Qur'an Surah Al-Hujurat Ethics Community Theology

Delve into AL-ḤUJURĀT (the 'Chambers') sūrah in the Qur'an. Discover its significance, thematic messages, and its lessons on social conduct and community ethics in Islam.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Exploring Ḥanafī (حنفى‎): The Legacy of an Influential Sunni School 📚

Khalid Hameed Religion Islamic Studies Jurisprudence Islam Ḥanafī Sunni Islamic Jurisprudence Fiqh Abū Ḥanīfah

Delve into the Ḥanafī school of thought, one of the four major Sunni Islamic legal schools, founded by Imam Abū Ḥanīfah. Understand its principles, distinctions, and cultural impact within the Islamic world.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Exploring Ḥanbalī Jurisprudence: The Legacy of Ibn Ḥanbal

Farah El-Nour Religion Islamic Studies Law Islam Islamic Jurisprudence Ahmad Ibn Ḥanbal Ḥanbalī School Fiqh

Discover the profound impact of Ahmad ibn Ḥanbal on Islamic jurisprudence, his development of the Ḥanbalī school of thought, and his enduring legacy in Islamic legal history.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Exploring Islamic Commercial Law: History, Principles, and Modern Adaptations

Nadia Al-Rashid Law Islamic Studies Business Islam Commercial Law Islamic Law Business Law Codification Riba Insurance

Delve into Islamic Commercial Law, its fundamental principles, historical background, influence of Western codifications, and ongoing debates.

October 5, 2023 3 min read Dictionary

📜 Exploring JUZʾ (جزء‎): Understanding the Division of the Qurʾān

Tariq Al-Fahim Religion Islamic Studies Qurʾānic Studies Islam Juzʾ Qurʾān Religious Practices Islamic Studies

Dive deep into the concept of Juzʾ, one of the thirty portions into which the Qurʾān is divided. Understand its significance, etymology, background, cultural unfolding, and how it facilitates the recitation and memorization of the holy text.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 FARĀʾIẒ (فرائض‎): Exploring the Islamic Law of Inheritance

Kamilah Zahra Religion Islamic Studies Legal Studies Islam Inheritance Law Farāʾiẓ (فرائض‎) Qur'an Islamic Law Jurisprudence

Dive into the intricacies of FARĀʾIẒ (فرائض‎), the comprehensive Islamic law of inheritance, which is rooted in the Qur'an and central to Islamic jurisprudence. Understand its origins, importance, and application in Muslim societies.

October 5, 2023 4 min read Dictionary

📜 Hagiography in Islam: ⭐ Narratives of Saints, Prophets, and Companions

Sadia Rahman Religion Islamic Studies Sufism Islam Hagiography Saints Prophets Companions Islamic Literature Sufism Biography

Delve into the captivating world of Islamic hagiography, exploring lives of saints, prophets, and Companions through manaqib, fadail, khasais, sirah, tabaqat, and tadhkirah. Understand cultural and political uses of these narratives.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Hasan al-Basri: A Luminary of Islamic Thought

Yusuf Al-Hadid Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Hasan Al-Basri Umayyad Period Islamic Piety Asceticism Theology

Delve into the life and contributions of Hasan al-Basri, a universally respected Islamic scholar known for his asceticism, theological works, and impact on early Islamic piety.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 HIRAQL (هرقل‎): The Roman Emperor and His Encounter with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Zaynab Al-Safadi Religion Islamic Studies History Islam HIRAQL Heraclius Interfaith Relations Prophet Muhammad History

Discover the historical encounter between Emperor Heraclius (HIRAQL) and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, exploring its significance for interfaith relations in the early Islamic period.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Ibn al-Humam: The Polymath of Islamic Jurisprudence and Theology

Fahim Al-Najjar Religion Islamic Studies History Ibn Al-Humam Islamic Jurisprudence Hanafi School Sufism Islamic Theology

Dive into the life and illustrious contributions of Ibn al-Humam, an Egyptian Hanafi jurist and theologian renowned for his diverse expertise and academic prowess. Learn about his legacy, influence on Islamic thought, and lasting impact through time.

October 5, 2023 5 min read Dictionary

📜 Ibn al-Zubayr, Urwah: A Pioneer of Islamic Historical Study 🌟

Zaynab Al-Masha Religion Islamic Studies History Islam Hadith Jurisprudence Islamic History Historical Studies Medina

Delve into the life of Urwah ibn al-Zubayr, a prominent member of the Quraysh tribe and a significant figure in the early Islamic scholarship. Explore his contributions to hadith collection, jurisprudence, and historical studies in Medina.