Middle East

Al-ʿIrāq - Definition, Etymology, and Historical Significance
Explore the term 'Al-ʿIrāq,' its linguistic roots, geographical scope, and cultural and historical importance in Islamic tradition, with a focus on its major cities and historical context.
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Ongoing conflict between Arabs and Israel over Palestinian territory with historical and geopolitical implications.
Ḥarīm, or Hareem (حريم‎)
Explore the concept of Ḥarīm, its historical and cultural significance, and how it shapes the lives of women in various Muslim societies.
Islam in Jordan
An overview of the history, demographic, cultural, and political influence of Islam in Jordan.
Islam in Palestine and Israel
Exploration of Islam in the context of Palestine and Israel, focusing on political, social, and religious dimensions.
Islam in the Middle East
An overview of the development and current state of Islam in the Middle East.
Islam in West Bank and Gaza
An overview of Islam in the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Mamluks
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.
Mashriq
Geographical term referring to the eastern Arab lands.
Mongols
The Mongols, a tribal people from the inner Asian steppe, who under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his successors, established a vast empire from Korea to Hungary in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.
Socialism and Islam
An exploration of the convergence and interplay between Socialism and Islam, and the historical and ideological context in which they intersect.
Ash-Sha'm (الشام‎): Definition, Etymology, and Significance in Islam
Explore the term 'Ash-Sha'm' (الشام‎), its etymology, historical significance, and geographical importance in the Islamic context. Learn about its meaning and role in the Islamic world.
Islamic Jihad of Palestine
Islamic Jihad of Palestine is a militant Islamist group operating primarily in Palestine and the occupied territories, with an aim to establish an autonomous Palestinian state.

Dictionary of Islam

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