An in-depth exploration of the Islamic liturgy, focusing on the significance, practices, and historical evolution of Islamic prayer (Salat).
Explore the significance of locusts (Arabic jarād, جراد) as lawful food in Islam. Learn about the permissibility of consuming locusts without the need for ritual slaughter (ẕabḥ) and its cultural and religious context.
Learn about the term 'Lord's Supper,' also known as the 'Eucharist.' Understand its significance in Christianity, its historical development, and its theological implications.
Prophet mentioned in Islamic and Judeo-Christian traditions, known for his role in the story of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Explore the concept of 'Love' in the Qur'an and Islamic literature, including its various terms, theological implications, and differentiations between animal and spiritual love.
Explore the term 'Lubb' (لب), its spiritual and intellectual implications in Islamic thought. Learn about its role in illuminating the heart and soul through divine light.
Luqman - A pre-Islamic sage-prophet, often referred to as al-Hakim (the wise). Surah 31 in the Quran bears his name and extols his wisdom and piety.
Explore the figure of Luqmān, his wisdom, his mention in the Qurʾān, his historical and cultural significance, and his possible identification with Æsop.
An exploration of Luqt̤ah (لقطة), its meaning, legal rulings, and ethical implications within Islamic context. Understand how lost property is to be handled in accordance with Islamic law.
Explore the intricate details of Lūt (Lot) in Islamic theology, his role as a prophet, and the moral lessons derived from his story as depicted in the Qur'an.
Discover the significance of Prophet Lūt̤ (لوط), his story in Islamic tradition, and how it compares to his Biblical counterpart, Lot. Learn about the lessons and morals Muslims derive from his life.
Senegalese religious leader and revivalist of the early 19th century known for his declaration of holy war and influence on West African Islamic movements.
Explore the term 'MABNĀ ʾT-TAṢAWWUF (مبنى التصوف),' its etymology, principles, and its significance in Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam.
An Algerian Islamic activist and political leader, founder of the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS)
Indian Deobandi alim and politically active in the debate over regional and religious identity in statehood formation.
Madhhab refers to a established school of Islamic legal thought, each with its unique methodologies and rulings.
Establishment of learning where the Islamic sciences are taught; a college for higher studies
Explore the historical and religious significance of Madyan, its origins, and its place in Islamic tradition, particularly in connection with Prophet Shu'aib.
The military campaigns of the Prophet Muhammad and early records of his life.
Explore the term 'Magic' (Arabic: siḥr), its condemnation in Islamic scriptures, the types of magic, its significance in Islamic culture, and the divide between what is considered permissible and impermissible.
Definition and understanding of 'Magic' (Sihr) as explored in Islamic texts and practices.
Explore the term 'Magpie' (Arabic ʿaqʿaq - عقعق) in Islamic jurisprudence, including its dietary rulings and scholarly opinions. Understand its significance and how it is viewed in Islamic legal traditions.
Mahamad Cabdille Hasan (d. 1921) Somali Islamic revivalist, tribal leader, and anticolonialist activist.
The divinely guided eschatological figure in Islam believed to usher in an era of justice and true faith before the end of times
Sudanese theologian and political leader known for his modernist approach to Islamic law and governance.
The Mahdiyyah Messianic movement in Sudan founded by Muhammad Ahmad ibn Abd Allah in the late nineteenth century.
Egyptian writer and Nobel laureate known for his extensive novelistic portrayal of Egyptian society
Mahkamah refers to a place of judgment or a court of law in Arabic-speaking contexts within Islamic law.
A ceremonial palanquin symbolizing the sovereigns' protective role over pilgrimage caravans to Mecca.
Understand the historical and cultural significance of the Maḥmal, a ceremonial covered litter sent from Cairo and Damascus to Makkah during the Hajj pilgrimage. Explore its origins, use, and the views surrounding it.
Persian mystic poet and scholar famous for his mystical poem 'Golshan-i Raz'.
Egyptian Islamic leader who reasserted al-Azhar’s independence and promoted Sufism based on the Quran and Sunnah.
A mandatory payment, in the form of money or property, granted by the husband to the wife upon marriage in Islamic law.
Explore the term 'Mahr,' its legal significance, and its sociocultural implications within Islamic tradition. Learn about its roots, historical context, and how it impacts the institution of marriage in Islam.
Leading Iranian Shii scholar of the late Safavid period known for opposing Sufism and popularizing Shii thought in Persian.
Explore the term 'Majnūn,' its implications, and usage in Islamic context. Understand the legal and social status of lunatics in Islamic law and culture.
Explore the historical and spiritual significance of Makkah, the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad and the most sacred city in Islam. Learn about its geographical features, governance, and role in the Hajj pilgrimage.
Makruh is a legal category in Islamic law that refers to actions that are discouraged but not forbidden.
A term referring to something written, decreed, or established, frequently used in the context of fate or predestination in Islam.
An in-depth exploration of the term 'Malaku al-Maut' (ملك الموت), also known as the Angel of Death in Islam. Learn about its origin, Quranic references, and its role in Islamic theology and eschatology.
African-American Muslim leader, civil and human rights advocate, and prominent figure in pan-Africanist and pan-Islamic activism.
Malfuzat refers to the written records of audiences and question-and-answer sessions with notable scholars or Sufis, providing historical context, teachings, and attitudes, often presented in chronological order and dated.
Explore the role and significance of Mālik (مالك), the angel who presides over Hell in Islamic theology. Understand the Qur'anic references and similarities with other religious figures.
Eponymous founder of the Maliki school of Islamic law, known for his conservative approach and emphasis on hadith.
An Islamic school of law attributed to Malik ibn Anas, known for its emphasis on hadith and the practices of the Companions in Medina.
Malkom Khan (d. 1908) - Iranian political and social reformer advocating for separation of powers, codification of law, equality before law, and freedom of belief.
A regime controlled by slave soldiers that governed Egypt, Syria, southeastern Asia Minor, and western Arabia from 1250 to 1517, known for its military power and political influence in the central Muslim world.
Hagiographical and biographical genre in Islamic literature recounting the merits and miraculous deeds of holy persons.
Manat, one of the three pre-Islamic goddesses worshiped in Mecca, known as the Goddess of Fate, denounced in the Quran (53:19–20).
Sharif al-Din Maneri, a 14th-century Sufi saint of Bihar, India, known for his contributions to spiritual literature, especially his 'Hundred Letters'.
Modern Egyptian writer known for simplifying Arabic prose and adapting European works.
Manichaeism: A Dualistic Religious Doctrine Founded by Mani in the Third Century
Explore the concept of 'Manna', its mention in the Qur'an and its etymological roots. Learn about the significance of manna in Islamic tradition and its comparative reference in other religious texts.
Second Abbasid caliph who founded Baghdad and established a powerful state apparatus.
A significant battle in 1071 between the Seljuk Turks and the Byzantine Empire, resulting in a Seljuk victory that paved the way for Turkish expansion into Asia Minor.
Explore the significance of Maqām Ibrāhīm, the Place of Abraham, in Islamic belief. Understand its historical, theological, and cultural importance, and learn about its role in the Hajj rituals.
Learn about 'Maqām Maḥmūd,' its meaning, importance, and usage in Islamic context. Understand what it represents and how it is integrated into Islamic beliefs and practices.
Egyptian historian, scholar, and judge known for his comprehensive works on the history and topography of Cairo and Egypt.
Definition and elaboration of the term 'Marabout,' referring to Sufi saints or leaders in North Africa.
Mystical intuitive knowledge in Sufism, attained through ecstatic experiences.
The highest-ranking religious authorities in the Twelver Shīʿī community, empowered to interpret and execute Shariah law.
Maronite Eastern-rite community of the Roman Catholic Church tracing its origins to St. Maron or St. John Maron.
Analysis of the legal foundations of marriage and divorce in classical Islamic jurisprudence.
Modern practices of marriage and divorce in Islamic contexts, addressing legal, social, and cultural conditions.
A traditional Islamic poem written to commemorate the death of a person, city, history, or nation.
An individual who suffers or loses their life in the process of carrying out a religious duty in Islam.
Exploring the concept of Mārūt in Islamic tradition, its etymology, narrative, and significance. Understand the tale of Mārūt and its implications in Islamic teachings and folklore.
Maryam the Copt (d. 637) was the slave concubine of Prophet Muhammad and the mother of his son Ibrahim. She was sent as a gift by Cyrus (al-Muqawqas), the last Byzantine governor of Alexandria.
An overview of 'Mashhad,' detailing its significance as the gravesites of Twelver Shii imams and as a city in Iran.
Masjumi, also known as Majlis Sjuro Muslimin Indonesia, was a prominent Indonesian political party advocating for an Islamic state and the observance of Islamic law during the 1950s.
Masud Rajavi: Leader of Mujahidin-i Khalq in Iran, key figure in opposition to the Pahlavi regime and post-revolution revolutionary activities.
Mathematics - Arabic: `علم الحساب` (`ʿilm al-ḥisāb`) - Study and development of mathematical sciences in medieval Islamic world, drawing from Indian and Greek sources.
A major Sunni theologian who introduced new methodological approaches in Islamic theological discourse.
Maturidiyyah is a Sunni theological school founded in the 10th century by Abu Mansur Muhammad al-Maturidi, closely linked to the Hanafi school of Islamic law.
Maurice Bucaille - French surgeon, historian, spiritualist, and author of 'The Bible, the Quran, and Science' who claimed that all scientific facts were anticipated in the Quran.
The historical and contemporary presence of Islam in Mauritania, encompassing its introduction, Sufi traditions, and socio-political dynamics.
Learn about the term 'Maut' (Death) in its literal and figurative senses in Islam and Sufism. Understand its usage in the Qur'an and its deeper spiritual meanings within Sufi traditions.
Term referring to non-Arab Muslims and clients of Arab tribes during early Islamic periods.
Shafii jurist who authored the seminal work on Islamic public law and political theory, emphasizing the authority and symbolic unity of the caliphate.
Indo-Pakistani Muslim revivalist, prolific writer, politician, and founder of Jamaat-i Islami.
A Turkish Sufi order, popularly known as 'whirling dervishes,' noted for their distinctive meditation ritual through dance.
The commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birth, observed primarily on the twelfth day of Rabi' al-Awwal with festivities and ceremonies.
Festival commemorating the birth of Husayn, Muhammad’s grandson and a significant figure in Islamic history.
Mazdakism: An ancient dualist religion in Iran championed by Mazdak of Fasa in the late fifth and early sixth centuries.
Explore the term 'MĀʾU ʾL-QUDS' (ماء القدس), its meaning, significance, and usage in the Sufi Islamic tradition. Learn how this concept influences spiritual practice and moral discipline among Sufis.
Explore the term 'Maʾūdah,' its historical context, and its prohibition in Islam. Understand the pre-Islamic custom of burying female infants alive, and how Islam sought to abolish this practice.
The holiest city in Islam, birthplace of Muhammad, site of the Kaabah and annual pilgrimage.
An overview of traditional religious practices in medicine, focusing on Prophet Muhammad's practices and their influence on Islamic healing traditions.
The second holiest city in Islam, the burial site of Prophet Muhammad, and a significant location for Islamic religious and political development.
Explore the historical, cultural, and religious importance of Medina (Al-Madinah) in Islam. Understand its role in the early Islamic period and its continued significance.
Mehmet Fuat Köprülü - Turkish intellectual, scholar, founder of the Institute of Turcology, and political figure
Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople and transformed it into Istanbul, renowned for establishing legal codes and religious communities (millets).
Explore the term 'menstruation' (maḥīẓ), its significance, and prescribed practices in Islam. Understand the restrictions placed on women during menstruation and how Islamic tradition addresses this natural biological cycle.
Monthly bleeding in women, causing a state of ritual impurity as per Islamic teachings.
Ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, significant for its strategic and commercial importance, and its historical empires and cities.
Belief in the appearance of a religio-political figure who will lead society to justice at the end of time, a concept shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
