Conversion

Converts to the Muhammadan Religion - Legal Status in Islamic Jurisprudence
Understanding the legal status of converts to Islam according to the Hidāyah, focusing on the distinctions between individuals converting in hostile territories versus those converting post-conquest.
Walāʾ (ولاء)
Explore the term 'Walāʾ,' its definitions, implications, and categories in Islamic law. Understand different kinds of Walāʾ and their impacts on social and legal structures within Islamic contexts.
Jaifar (جيفر‎) - King of Oman and His Role in the Spread of Islam
Explore the historical figure Jaifar, King of Oman, and his eventual conversion to Islam prompted by the Prophet Muhammad. Understand the significance of this conversion in the context of early Islamic expansion.
Jameelah, Maryam
An influential American-born Muslim convert and outspoken defender of Islam, known for her prolific writings against Western criticisms and for her association with Jamaat-i-Islami.
Conversion to Islam
The act of embracing Islam through a formal declaration of faith and adherence to its practices.

Dictionary of Islam

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