Explore the life and contributions of Ibn ʿUmar (Abū ʿAbdi ʾr-Raḥmān ʿAbdul ʾAllāh), a prominent companion of Prophet Muhammad and a renowned traditionist in Islamic history.
Term in Islamic mysticism referring to the 'Perfect Human'. Initially attributed to Prophet Muhammad, adopted later by Sufi teachers.
Malaysian political and religious activist, key figure in modern Malaysian Islamic and political landscape
Tatar political activist, writer, and promoter of Turkic unity and national autonomy
Refers to the differing legal opinions of early Islamic jurists and authorities, contributing to the development and diversity of Islamic legal thought.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is an Islamic festival marking the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, characterized by the sacrificial offering of an animal in commemoration of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael following God's command.
Explore the classification of Ḥadīth with reference to the original relators including Ḥadīth al-Marfūʿ, Ḥadīth al-Mauqūf, and Ḥadīth al-Maqṭūʿ. Understand the significance and differences between these categories in Islamic tradition.
Moderate subsect of Khariji Islam with significant influence in Oman and parts of North Africa and Zanzibar.
Discover the origins, beliefs, and historical significance of the Ibāḍīyah, a sect of Islam founded by ʿAbdullāh ibn Ibāḑ. Learn about its theological stance on sin and infidelity and its unique place within the larger Islamic tradition.
'Ibn' - A patronymic term meaning 'Son', often used to denote lineage in Islamic naming conventions.
A seminal Saudi Arabian conservative theologian, jurist, reformer, and ideologue of the Wahhabi movement.
Sudanese militant revivalist and reformer, proclaimed Mahdi in 1881, led a jihad and established an Islamic state in Sudan
Syrian scholar renowned for contributions to Hanafi jurisprudence, known for his independent and evolving legal interpretations
Influential and controversial Sufi thinker known for his views on the unity of being and the perfect person
Leader of a notable revolt against the Umayyad governor of Iraq and Persia, al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, during the early 8th century.
A prominent Islamic historian known for his works on military history, the Mongol invasion, and the Crusades.
Celebrated Arab poet, mystic, and saint known for his mystical poetry expressing the beauty and love of God.
Islamic scholar known for his pioneering contributions to optics and challenging the Ptolemaic system.
Ibn al-Humam - Egyptian Hanafi jurist and theologian, renowned for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and Sufism.
Hanbali Scholar and Influential Islamic Theologian (d. 1200)
Renowned bookseller and bibliographer, known for his seminal work 'Al-Fihrist.'
Leading Hanbali jurist and rationalist in eleventh-century Baghdad
Twelver Shii scholar and traditionist who played a pivotal role in preserving and scrutinizing hadiths.
Islamic reformer and national leader who played a significant role in promoting Algerian nationalism and Islamic revival during the early 20th century.
North African traveler whose extensive journeys and observations provide invaluable insights into medieval Muslim communities and the spread of Islam from 1325 to 1354.
Renowned Islamic scholar and former Head of the Supreme Religious Council in Saudi Arabia.
Eponym of the Hanbali school of Islamic law, known for his literal and legalistic interpretation of the Quran and hadith.
Medieval Islamic scholar known for editing and annotating the widely regarded version of the biography of Muhammad by Ibn Ishaq.
Moroccan Sufi teacher and founder of the Idrisi tradition, known for his antiauthoritarian approach and emphasis on individual duty to seek God.
Prominent 8th-century Islamic historian and biographer of the Prophet Muhammad
Spanish Muslim traveler known for his significant medieval travelogue, Rihlat Ibn Jubayr
Syrian historian, traditionist, and Quran exegete active during the Bahri Mamluk period, known for his works including Al-Bidaya wa-l-Nihaya and Tafsir al-Quran al-Adhim.
An influential Arab historian, historiographer, and social philosopher, regarded as the father of sociology.
Discover the life and contributions of Ibn Khallikān, a renowned Islamic biographer, judge, and scholar. Explore his seminal work, 'Wafayāt al-Aʿyān,' and its influence on Islamic historiography.
Ibn Majah (d. 886) was a Sunni traditionist and author of Kitab al-Sunan, one of the six canonical collections of Sunni hadith.
Explore the life and contributions of Ibn Mājah, the esteemed Islamic scholar and compiler of Kitābu ‘s-Sunan. Understand his significance in Islamic intellectual history and his widely recognized collection of Hadith.
Persian philosopher and historian who authored the first major Islamic work on philosophical ethics
Hanbali jurist, disciple of Ibn Taymiyyah, significant figure in Islamic jurisprudence and critique of Sufism.
A Hanbali theologian and jurist specializing in Quranic and hadith studies, known for his criticism of ijtihad and allegorical interpretation of the Quran.
An influential 9th-century Islamic scholar known for contributions to Arabic literature, Quranic exegesis, and literary criticism.
Prominent Aristotelian philosopher of the Muslim world, known as Averroës, with influential works in theology, medicine, and jurisprudence.
A prominent philosopher, physician, and polymath in the Muslim world, known for his fundamental contributions to medicine, philosophy, and the natural sciences.
A distinguished premodern polymath who exemplified the internationalization and scholarly prowess of Islamic scholarship in the 17th century.
Prominent and controversial Syrian thinker, theologian, Hanbali jurist, and political figure
Andalusian physician and philosopher best known for his philosophical novel Hayy Ibn Yaqzan, describing the intellectual development of a man living isolated on a desert island.
Founder of the Tulunid dynasty in Egypt, responsible for administrative, agrarian, and cultural advancements.
Berber religious reformer and founder of the Almohad movement.
Feast of the Breaking of the Fast, celebrating the end of Ramadan.
Iddah, the waiting period a woman must observe after the death of her spouse or a divorce, during which she may not remarry, as mandated by Islamic law.
Islamic ideology encompasses the comprehensive integration of religious belief and practice into all aspects of life, grants new patterns of authority, and responds to modernity by engaging with social and political contexts.
An important early ruling family in North Africa that played a foundational role in the emergence of Morocco's independence and Islamic-Arab identity.
Rebellious and powerful spirit often mentioned in Islamic texts and folklore.
The act of issuing a fatwa (legal opinion) by an authoritative consultant in matters of Islamic law.
The state of ritual purity and specific dress code required to perform the pilgrimage (Hajj and Umrah) in Islam.
A concept in Islam referring to 'doing what is beautiful' and a deepened understanding and experience of worshiping God as if one sees Him.
A certificate awarded to a student upon successful completion of the study of Quran, hadith, and Islamic law, enabling the student to teach these same texts.
Ijma, a fundamental concept in Islamic jurisprudence referring to the consensus of the Muslim community as a source of law.
Islamic legal term meaning 'independent reasoning,' used in Islamic jurisprudence.
A term referring to various organizations, most notably the one founded in 1911–12 in Arabia by Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud, originally to settle Bedouins into agricultural communities and emphasize a strict interpretation of Islamic teachings.
A tenth- and eleventh-century secret brotherhood of philosophers and scientists known for their comprehensive philosophical and scientific treatise known as the Epistles of the Brethren of Purity.
Heresy that distorts the fundamental teachings of Islam, especially within the community.
Term used by Sufis to refer to the transformation of the human soul by the power of universal Spirit and personal revelation received by and for an individual.
Explore the concept of illegitimate children, known in Arabic as waladu ʾz-zināʾ (ولد الزناء), within the Islamic context. Learn about their legal status, inheritance rights, and cultural significance.
The mystical numerological process assigning numerical values to Arabic letters to infer hidden meanings within the Quran.
Leader and role model in both spiritual and secular domains within the Muslim community
Explore the multifaceted concept of 'Imām' in Islam, including its Qur'anic basis, significance in both Sunni and Shia Islam, and roles in religious and community leadership.
Explore the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, its assertion in Islamic tradition, and its development within the Christian context.
Explore the concept of immodesty in Islam, its implications, and the values of modesty. Learn about how modesty is perceived in Islamic culture and its significance in daily life.
Explore the concept of imposture as it relates to the accusations made by the Quraish against Prophet Muhammad during the early period of his preaching. Understand the Islamic responses from the Qur'an to these charges.
Explore the concept of impotency in Islamic law, its impact on marriage contracts, and the necessary legal procedures. Understand how both Sunni and Shia jurisprudence handle cases of impotency.
A comprehensive examination of the concept of 'Imprisonment' (Sijn/Habs) in Islamic jurisprudence, with a focus on the Ḥanīfī school of thought, including its legal and ethical implications.
Pre-Islamic Arab poet and author of the first of the Mu'allaqat remembered as the 'wandering king'
The notion that the divine spirit can enter into a human being, fusing the identity of divine and human—a concept consistently rejected by Muslim thinkers.
The Indian Mutiny of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Rebellion, was a failed Hindu-Muslim revolt against British control in the Indian subcontinent.
The presence and influence of Islam in various Indian Ocean societies, including their historical and demographic contexts.
Examination of Islam in Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population.
Explore the conflicting views within Islamic scholarship regarding the fate of infants, especially those born to mushrikun, and the theological foundations for these perspectives.
Pre-Islamic practice in tribal communities, explicitly prohibited by the Quran, marking an improvement in the status of women and protection of the right to life.
Modifications in religious belief or practice within Islam and their implications
The concept of saving, rescuing, bringing relief or salvation in an Islamic context.
A common Islamic phrase meaning 'If God wills,' expressing reliance on God's will and sovereignty over future events.
Explore the concept of insolvency of a debtor as established by a judicial decree in Islamic law. Understand the implications for bequests and creditor claims.
The concept of intention or niyyah in Islamic rituals and practices.
Request for assistance from a spiritual intermediary in seeking divine help
Marriage between individuals of different faiths under Islamic law
Explore the concept of the Intermediate State ('ʿĀlam-i-Barzak͟h') in Islam, its implications for the soul between death and resurrection, and its portrayal in Islamic theology and Sufi thought.
A prominent institute within the International Islamic University, Islamabad, focused on the academic development and promotion of Islamic economics.
The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) is an Islamic think tank, co-founded in 1981, with a focus on the Islamization of knowledge and global academic influence.
A worldwide organization of Muslim student associations founded in 1966, fostering the rejuvenation of Muslim thought and offering various forms of community support.
Official news agency of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, providing multilingual daily news bulletins.
A Malaysian institution founded in 1983 to integrate the teaching of all knowledge with Islamic values.
Islamic concept popularized by Ali Shariati, emphasizing transformative waiting and refusal against oppression in the context of Shii eschatology
Indo-Pakistani political and religious writer, poet, and ideologue who advocated for the creation of Pakistan and Islamic reformism
The transformative experience of mystical union and self-transcendence in Sufism
