Symbols

Girdle (Nit̤āq)
Explore the significance of the girdle (Nit̤āq) in various Islamic orders, particularly among the Bakhtāshī and other Sufi orders. Understand its historical and symbolic importance through religious and cultural contexts.
ṢALĪB (صليب‎)
Explore the term 'ṢALĪB' (صليب‎), its linguistic roots, cultural significance, and how its perception differs within Islamic and Christian contexts.

Dictionary of Islam

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