An overview of the presence, historical development, and current state of Islam in Tajikistan.
Exploration of the presence, demographic, and cultural impact of Islam in Thailand.
An overview of the development and current state of Islam in the Middle East.
The presence and development of Islam in the Pacific Basin, focusing on demographic trends, immigration origins, and local Muslim communities.
A historical and socio-political overview of the presence and influence of Islam in the Philippines
Overview of the role and history of Islam in Tunisia, its schools of thought, political reforms, and impact on society.
The historical and contemporary state of Islam in Turkey, focusing on its transition from the Ottoman Empire's Islamic rule to a secular republic under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
An overview of Islam in the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
The Islamic Calendar, also known as the Hijrah calendar, is a lunar calendar with twelve months, totaling approximately 354 days in a year. It began with the Emigration (Hijrah) from Mecca to Medina in 622 C.E.
A Sudanese organization founded by the Muslim Brotherhood in 1964, aiming to implement an Islamic constitution.
An educational institution established in 1973 dedicated to research, education, and the promotion of Islam in the modern world with a particular focus on Muslim communities in Britain and Europe.
Palestinian Islamic scholar, writer, and activist known for his work on Islam and its relationship to modern life and culture.
Explore the meaning, origins, and importance of Ismāʾīl (اسمائيل), an angel in Islamic tradition, his association with Angel Gabriel, and his role in Islamic teachings.
Explore the significance, etymology, and cultural impact of Ismāʿīl (Ishmael) in Islamic tradition. Learn how Ismāʿīl is portrayed in the Quran and other Islamic texts, and understand his role in Islamic and broader Abrahamic context.
Explore the term 'Isrā',' its theological and historical significance in Islam. Learn about the night journey of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and its impact on Islamic belief.
Explore the term 'Istibṣār,' its origins, and its importance in Shīʿah Islam. Understand the compilation and role of traditions in shaping Shīʿah thought and practices.
Exploration of the Twelvers, the largest subdivision within Shia Islam, known for recognizing twelve imams and the necessity of an imam for the establishment of an ideal Muslim community.
Explore the concept of IʿLĀN, its historical and cultural significance in Islam, along with the prophetic traditions endorsing this practice during marriage announcements.
Explore the significance, origin, and practices associated with Iʿtikāf—a period of spiritual retreat during the last ten days of Ramadan, involving devotion, Qur'anic recitation, and Ẕikr.
Explore the concept of 'Jahannam,' its meaning, etymology, and significance in the Islamic belief system. Understand the different levels and depictions of Jahannam according to Islamic teachings.
Pre-Islamic period, or 'ignorance' of monotheism and divine law
An exploration into the Jahimīyah, their origins, theological divisions, and significance within Islamic intellectual history.
A Nigerian organization established in 1962 for the unity and renewal of the Muslim community.
An academic institution in Delhi, originally founded as a rival to Aligarh Muslim University, now offering a secular curriculum.
Society of Call and Guidance founded in 1911 to propagate Islam both within and outside the Muslim community.
A Pakistani political party advocating uncompromising monotheism and the primacy of hadith in Islamic law.
An assembly, society, or association in modern Arabic encompassing literary, charitable, religious, and political groups.
Discover the meaning of 'Jamʿah', its etymology, usage, and significance in Islam. Understand its role in congregational prayers and the broader Islamic community.
The Islamic funeral practice encompassing rituals conducted from death until burial.
Explore the Islamic term 'Jannah,' its meanings, etymological roots, spiritual implications, and its significance in both everyday life and Sufi mysticism.
Explore the concept of 'Jār' (جار) in Islam, its significance in social relations, religious texts, and legal rulings pertaining to neighbors.
Learn about the term 'Jās̤ulīq,' its historical and religious significance in Islamic and Christian contexts. Understand its hierarchical significance and its use in Islamic literature.
A comprehensive entry on the significance of Jerusalem in Islam
Name of the Egyptian Islamic group that assassinated President Anwar Sadat in 1981, established in the late 1970s, and associated with Islamic political efforts.
A women's outer garment used in Arabian sedentary communities before and after the rise of Islam.
Supernatural beings in Islamic belief, created from smokeless fire, possessing free will, and mentioned in the Qur'an.
Ayyub, a righteous man in the Quran who, despite severe afflictions, remained faithful to God and was ultimately relieved of his distress and rewarded.
Joseph, known as Yusuf in Arabic, is a prophetic figure in Islamic tradition, recognized for his resilience, wisdom, and forgiveness.
Exploration of the historical, theological, and cultural relationships between Judaism and Islam.
The multidimensional concept of justice in Islamic thought derived from Qur'anic teachings and debated by medieval legal and theological schools.
Explanation of social justice in Islam, its historical roots, key principles, and notable proponents.
Cube-shaped “House of God” located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and focal point of the hajj pilgrimage and Islamic prayer.
Influential Hadith scholar in India and supporter of the Tablighi Jamaat movement
Uncovering or revealing what is hidden, often used in Sufi terminology to describe the mystical process of illumination and seeking hidden truths.
An in-depth look into the Kaʿbah, its structure, significance, and historical details as described by Burckhardt and Burton. Explore the physical and religious attributes of this central Islamic symbol.
The First Wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the First Believer in Islam
Learn about Khaibar, its implications, and its usage in the Islamic context. Understand the historical significance of the Khaibar campaign, including the conquest led by the Prophet Muhammad.
Explore the term 'K͟HĀN,' its historical context, and its usage in Islamic and Persian cultures. Discover the various meanings and connotations of this term, from rulership to its association with caravanserais.
Title and honorary epithet meaning Seal of the Prophets, referring to Prophet Muhammad and regarded as signifying the end of the prophetic tradition in Islam.
Discover the concept of 'K͟HĀTIMU ʾN-NABĪYĪN,' its mention in the Qur'an, and its theological implications in Islam. Learn about the declaration of Prophet Muhammad as the last of the prophets.
The Khatmi Tariqah is a Sufi order founded in Sudan in 1817 by Muhammad Uthman al-Mirghani, known for its devotion, political activism, and spiritual rejuvenation practices.
Explore the term 'Khilafah,' its historical and contemporary implications, and its significance in Islamic governance. Understand the legal, cultural, and theological aspects of Khilafah in the Islamic world.
The Sufi patched cloak symbolizing initiation and authority within the Sufi order.
An Iraqi Shii mujtahid, teacher of jurisprudence and theology, and spiritual leader
A historical script devised for the Ismaili community to facilitate learning Islamic principles in the Sindhi language
Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Central Asian state in the Ferghana Valley, resulting from the decline of the Bukharan Khanate.
Explore the definition, etymology, and significance of the term 'Khudāi,' its usage in Islamic context, and understand its implications in the cultural and religious practices of Muslims.
Discover the term 'K͟HUMS' (خمس), its implications, and its usage in the Islamic context. Learn about the historical and modern significance of K͟HUMS (خمس) in the Islamic financial system and to whom it is applied.
Shaykh Abd al-Hamid Kishk, a prominent Egyptian preacher known for his dissent against governmental policies and emphasis on personal piety.
The ceremonial drape covering the Kaaba, embroidered with verses from the Quran.
A term in Arabic referring to something written; commonly used to denote a book, especially in an Islamic context.
Explore the term 'Kitābī,' its significance in Islamic theology, and its implications for interfaith relations. Understand how this term uniquely identifies Jews and Christians within the Islamic tradition.
Understand the term 'KITĀBU ʾL-AʿMĀL (كتاب الأعمال),' its significance, and usage in Islamic context. Explore the historical, theological, and cultural dimensions of this concept in Islam.
Ethnic minority group with sizeable populations in Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria.
The Labor Party of Egypt was the only legal Islamist party in Egypt and from 1987 became the leading opposition party, aiming to end one-party rule and chronic corruption.
Discover the significance of Lailatu ʾl-Qadr, its etymology, Qur'anic references, and spiritual implications within Islam. Learn why this night in Ramadan holds profound importance for Muslims.
Learn about the term 'Larceny' (Arabic: Sariqah), its legal definitions, and implications in Islamic jurisprudence. Understand the varying opinions among Islamic scholars regarding the degree of punishment for theft.
The concept of the Well-preserved Tablet in Islam, which refers to the original heavenly inscription of the Qur'an.
Overview and analysis of the diverse Muslim sects in Lebanon and their sociopolitical roles.
Explore the term 'Legal Disabilities to Marriage' in Islamic jurisprudence, including such prohibitions as consanguinity, affinity, fosterage, and others. Understand the differences between Sunni and Shia interpretations of these legal disabilities.
An ideology encompassing beliefs in electoral democracy, civil rights, gender equality, human progress, and social hierarchies, and its specific adaptations and interpretations within Islamic thought.
Historical, scholarly, and cultural significance of libraries in the Islamic tradition.
An in-depth exploration of the Islamic liturgy, focusing on the significance, practices, and historical evolution of Islamic prayer (Salat).
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.
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.
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.
Madhhab refers to a established school of Islamic legal thought, each with its unique methodologies and rulings.
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.
The divinely guided eschatological figure in Islam believed to usher in an era of justice and true faith before the end of times
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manat, one of the three pre-Islamic goddesses worshiped in Mecca, known as the Goddess of Fate, denounced in the Quran (53:19–20).
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.
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.
Mystical intuitive knowledge in Sufism, attained through ecstatic experiences.
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.
