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Ma' al-'aynayn al-qalqami
3215
Muhammad mustafa ibn Muhammad, abu'l-anwar, born near walata in the hawd of southeastern mauritania in 1247/1831. of mauritanian and moroccan descent, he was a sufi shaykh of the qadiri tariqa. he was a prolific writer, a well-digger and founder of zawiyas. he built a zawiya at smara (in the saqiyat al-hamra') which had a reputation for qur'anic studies and its large library. it was destroyed by the french. he participated in armed resistance against the french during which he lost several sons. he died in tiznit in southern morocco in 1328/1910. (Source:Taha Publication)
Muhammad mustafa ibn Muhammad, abu'l-anwar, born near walata in the hawd of southeastern mauritania in 1247/1831. of mauritanian and moroccan descent, he was a sufi shaykh of the qadiri tariqa. he was a prolific writer, a well-digger and founder of zawiyas. he built a zawiya at smara (in the saqiyat al-hamra') which had a reputation for qur'anic studies and its large library. it was destroyed by the french. he participated in armed resistance against the french during which he lost several sons. he died in tiznit in southern morocco in 1328/1910. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma'ida
1599
Table; the name of sara 5 of the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
Table; the name of sara 5 of the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma'iya
2871
"With-ness". (Source:Taha Publication)
"With-ness". (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma'luh
2877
One in thrall to god. (Source:Taha Publication)
One in thrall to god. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma'na
2878
"Meaning". in sufic terms, spiritual perception of the subtleties behind or within sensory forms. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Meaning". in sufic terms, spiritual perception of the subtleties behind or within sensory forms. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma'na
964
(Plural ma`ani) in fiqh, a causal factor. otherwise, `meaning'. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural ma`ani) in fiqh, a causal factor. otherwise, `meaning'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma'na ifradi
965
Individual meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Individual meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma'na tarkibi
966
Contextual meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Contextual meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma'rifa
2884
Gnosis, direct, experiential knowledge of higher realities, witnessing the lights of the names and attributes of Allah in the heart. (Source:Taha Publication)
Gnosis, direct, experiential knowledge of higher realities, witnessing the lights of the names and attributes of Allah in the heart. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma's-salama
1874
"With peace", a formula for ending letters. (Source:Taha Publication)
"With peace", a formula for ending letters. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma'uda
1620
In pre-islamic times, the unwanted female child who was buried alive. the practice was forbidden in the qur'an in 81:8. (Source:Taha Publication)
In pre-islamic times, the unwanted female child who was buried alive. the practice was forbidden in the qur'an in 81:8. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma`lul
2121
"Defective" although it appears to be sound, it is affected by some infirmity. also called mu `allal. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Defective" although it appears to be sound, it is affected by some infirmity. also called mu `allal. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma`qul
2526
Rational, intelligible. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rational, intelligible. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma`qula
722
(Plural ma `aqil) blood money. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural ma `aqil) blood money. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma`rnf
1609
Well-known, generally accepted, beneficial, courtesy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Well-known, generally accepted, beneficial, courtesy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma`ruf
2129
Something whose meaning is well-known. (Source:Taha Publication)
Something whose meaning is well-known. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma`ruf al-karkhi
3219
Abu mahfuz ibn firuz, a famous sufi of the baghdad school. karkh bajadda is a town in eastern iraq. his parents were either christians or sabi'ians. he had a great influence on as-sari as-saqati, whose shaykh he was, and taught hadith to ibn hanbal. his tomb is in baghdad. he died in 200/815-6 or 204/ 819/20). (Source:Taha Publication)
Abu mahfuz ibn firuz, a famous sufi of the baghdad school. karkh bajadda is a town in eastern iraq. his parents were either christians or sabi'ians. he had a great influence on as-sari as-saqati, whose shaykh he was, and taught hadith to ibn hanbal. his tomb is in baghdad. he died in 200/815-6 or 204/ 819/20). (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma`sum
1619
Infallible or protected from committing wrong actions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Infallible or protected from committing wrong actions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ma`truh
1291
Mentally deficient, idiotic, senile; and therefore incapable of making a valid bequest. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mentally deficient, idiotic, senile; and therefore incapable of making a valid bequest. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mabda'
2513
(Plural mabadi') principle, basis, starting point. in the plural it means ideology, fundamental concepts. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural mabadi') principle, basis, starting point. in the plural it means ideology, fundamental concepts. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mabrur
468
A Hajj that is accepted by Allah because of its perfection in both inward intention and outward observation of the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) (Source:IslamIQ)
A Hajj that is accepted by Allah because of its perfection in both inward intention and outward observation of the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) (Source:IslamIQ)
Mabrur
711
Accepted, as in an accepted hajj. (Source:Taha Publication)
Accepted, as in an accepted hajj. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madamin
1163
A forbidden form of sale in which the foetus in the womb of a pregnant animal is sold. (cf. habal al-habala). (Source:Taha Publication)
A forbidden form of sale in which the foetus in the womb of a pregnant animal is sold. (cf. habal al-habala). (Source:Taha Publication)
Madarr
712
Harmful. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harmful. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madarra
957
Harm. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harm. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madda
2514
Matter. (Source:Taha Publication)
Matter. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madda
3320
Prolongation. there are three letters which are subject to prolongation in recitation of the qur'an: alif, waw and ya'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Prolongation. there are three letters which are subject to prolongation in recitation of the qur'an: alif, waw and ya'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madhhab
958
A school of law founded on the opinion of a faqih. the four main schools now are hanafi, maliki, shafi'i and hanbali. there are also madhhabs which have ceased to exist: the awza'i, zahiri, jariri and the madhhab of sufyan ath-thawri. the shi'a also designate their fiqh as the ja`fari madhhab' after ja'far as-sadiq. (Source:Taha Publication)
A school of law founded on the opinion of a faqih. the four main schools now are hanafi, maliki, shafi'i and hanbali. there are also madhhabs which have ceased to exist: the awza'i, zahiri, jariri and the madhhab of sufyan ath-thawri. the shi'a also designate their fiqh as the ja`fari madhhab' after ja'far as-sadiq. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madhhab
(madh-hub)
302
An Arabic term used in reference to a particular "school of thought" in Islam. As Islam spread to new regions outside the Arabian penisula and new social, economic and religious issues arose, many scholars studied the sources of Islam to find permissible and practical solutions that believers could employ to address these issues. Over time, the teachings and thoughts of five respected scholars gained prominence, and Muslims tend to adhere to the "school of thought" of one or another of these scholars. Each school's opinions, while differing to some degree with the others, are considered equally valid as a source of practical guidance for the "lay" Muslim. (Source:CIE)
An Arabic term used in reference to a particular "school of thought" in Islam. As Islam spread to new regions outside the Arabian penisula and new social, economic and religious issues arose, many scholars studied the sources of Islam to find permissible and practical solutions that believers could employ to address these issues. Over time, the teachings and thoughts of five respected scholars gained prominence, and Muslims tend to adhere to the "school of thought" of one or another of these scholars. Each school's opinions, while differing to some degree with the others, are considered equally valid as a source of practical guidance for the "lay" Muslim. (Source:CIE)
Madhhab
1594
A school of law founded on the opinion of a faqih. the four main schools now are hanafi, maliki, shafi`i and hanbali. there are also madhhabs which have ceased to exist: the awza`i, zahiri, jariri (from ibn jarir at-tabari) and the madhhab of sufyan ath-thawri. the shi'a also designate their fiqh as the imami or `ja`fari madhhab' after ja'far as-sadiq. among the shi'a, there are also the akhbaris and the usulis. (Source:Taha Publication)
A school of law founded on the opinion of a faqih. the four main schools now are hanafi, maliki, shafi`i and hanbali. there are also madhhabs which have ceased to exist: the awza`i, zahiri, jariri (from ibn jarir at-tabari) and the madhhab of sufyan ath-thawri. the shi'a also designate their fiqh as the imami or `ja`fari madhhab' after ja'far as-sadiq. among the shi'a, there are also the akhbaris and the usulis. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madhmum
2030
Blameworthy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Blameworthy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madinah
(Medina)
303
Formerly named Yathrib, Madinah became the center of the first Islamic community and political state after Prophet Muhammad migrated there from Makkah in 622 C.E. The people of Madinah welcomed the persecuted Muslims of Makkah with open arms, establishing a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood viewed as a tangible ideal for Muslims today. Prophet Muhammad died in Madinah in 632 C.E. and was buried in his room adjacent to the city's central masjid, which he established. (Source:CIE)
Formerly named Yathrib, Madinah became the center of the first Islamic community and political state after Prophet Muhammad migrated there from Makkah in 622 C.E. The people of Madinah welcomed the persecuted Muslims of Makkah with open arms, establishing a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood viewed as a tangible ideal for Muslims today. Prophet Muhammad died in Madinah in 632 C.E. and was buried in his room adjacent to the city's central masjid, which he established. (Source:CIE)
Madrasa
1595
(Plural madaris) a traditional place of study and learning. maghfira: forgiveness. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural madaris) a traditional place of study and learning. maghfira: forgiveness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madrasa
2515
A traditional place of study and learning. (Source:Taha Publication)
A traditional place of study and learning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Madyan
3462
Midian, the people to whom the prophet shu'ayb was sent. (Source:Taha Publication)
Midian, the people to whom the prophet shu'ayb was sent. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mafatih al-ghayb
3539
"Keys to the hidden," by ar-razi (d. 606/1210), unfinished but expanded by his pupils. it is also called at-tafsir al-kabir, or `the great tafsir" because of its size. he brings in philosophical thought and other elements. he offers independent suggestions in careful arguments. he was criticised for exceeding the realm of actual tafsir and going into philosophy. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Keys to the hidden," by ar-razi (d. 606/1210), unfinished but expanded by his pupils. it is also called at-tafsir al-kabir, or `the great tafsir" because of its size. he brings in philosophical thought and other elements. he offers independent suggestions in careful arguments. he was criticised for exceeding the realm of actual tafsir and going into philosophy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mafhum al-mukhalafa
3321
Divergent meaning, an interpretation which diverges from the obvious meaning of a given text. (Source:Taha Publication)
Divergent meaning, an interpretation which diverges from the obvious meaning of a given text. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mafhum al-mukhalafa
959
Divergent meaning, an interpretation which diverges from the obvious meaning of a given text. it has several categories. (Source:Taha Publication)
Divergent meaning, an interpretation which diverges from the obvious meaning of a given text. it has several categories. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mafhum al-muwafaqa
960
Harmonious meaning, an implied meaning which is equivalent to the pronounced text. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harmonious meaning, an implied meaning which is equivalent to the pronounced text. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mafqud
713
A missing person whose whereabouts is unknown. (Source:Taha Publication)
A missing person whose whereabouts is unknown. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mafqud
1287
Missing person. he is considered to be still alive by the principle of istishab. (Source:Taha Publication)
Missing person. he is considered to be still alive by the principle of istishab. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mafrud
714
Obligatory. (Source:Taha Publication)
Obligatory. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mafsada
961
Evil, namely anything which violates ad-daruriyat al-khamsa, the five essential values of religion, life, intellect, lineage and property; the opposite of maslaha. (Source:Taha Publication)
Evil, namely anything which violates ad-daruriyat al-khamsa, the five essential values of religion, life, intellect, lineage and property; the opposite of maslaha. (Source:Taha Publication)
Magam ibrahim
1344
The place of the stone on which the prophet ibrahnn stood while he and isma'il were building the ka'ba, which marks the place of the two rak `at prayer following tawaf of the ka'ba. (Source:Taha Publication)
The place of the stone on which the prophet ibrahnn stood while he and isma'il were building the ka'ba, which marks the place of the two rak `at prayer following tawaf of the ka'ba. (Source:Taha Publication)
Magharim
1164
Unjust non-shari `a taxes, unlawful taxes, fines. (Source:Taha Publication)
Unjust non-shari `a taxes, unlawful taxes, fines. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maghazi
111
the military campaigns of the Prophet.
(Source:MSA-USC)
the military campaigns of the Prophet.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Maghrib
112
the obligatory salaah, prayer, that is performed right after the sun sets over the horizon.
(Source:MSA-USC)
the obligatory salaah, prayer, that is performed right after the sun sets over the horizon.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Maghrib
1596
The sunset prayer. the maghrib also designates the muslim territories in the northwest of africa and is the arabic name for morocco. (Source:Taha Publication)
The sunset prayer. the maghrib also designates the muslim territories in the northwest of africa and is the arabic name for morocco. (Source:Taha Publication)
Magsnra
1606
A stall or compartment erected in the mosque for the ruler, usually near the mihrab. (Source:Taha Publication)
A stall or compartment erected in the mosque for the ruler, usually near the mihrab. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mahabba
2867
Love. ibn `arif defines it as "a certain emotional subjection of the heart which prevents one from yielding to anything except his beloved." (Source:Taha Publication)
Love. ibn `arif defines it as "a certain emotional subjection of the heart which prevents one from yielding to anything except his beloved." (Source:Taha Publication)
