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Da'if
2090
"Weak", the status below hasan. usually the weakness is one of discontinuity in the isnad. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Weak", the status below hasan. usually the weakness is one of discontinuity in the isnad. (Source:Taha Publication)

Da'iy
42
Muslim missionary involved in Da'wah. It can also have a general meaning reffering to someone who calls others to a certain belief.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Muslim missionary involved in Da'wah. It can also have a general meaning reffering to someone who calls others to a certain belief.
(Source:MSA-USC)

Da'ud
3419
The prophet david. `the fast of da'ud' is to fast every other day. (Source:Taha Publication)
The prophet david. `the fast of da'ud' is to fast every other day. (Source:Taha Publication)

Da'ud ibn 'ali al-isbahani
2359
(Or da'ud ibn khalaf), the founder of the zahirite madhhab, died in 270/884. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Or da'ud ibn khalaf), the founder of the zahirite madhhab, died in 270/884. (Source:Taha Publication)

Da'wa
1452
Inviting or calling people to worship Allah by following the messenger of Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Inviting or calling people to worship Allah by following the messenger of Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dabba
1909
The beast which will arise from the earth, (see qur'an 27:82). it is one of the signs of the approach of the last hour. (Source:Taha Publication)
The beast which will arise from the earth, (see qur'an 27:82). it is one of the signs of the approach of the last hour. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dabit
2088
Precise and accurate in reproducing reports. (Source:Taha Publication)
Precise and accurate in reproducing reports. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dabt
2089
The faculty of retention, the ability of a person to listen to something, comprehend its original meaning and to retain it accurately. (Source:Taha Publication)
The faculty of retention, the ability of a person to listen to something, comprehend its original meaning and to retain it accurately. (Source:Taha Publication)

Daf` al-haraj
895
Removal of hardship. (Source:Taha Publication)
Removal of hardship. (Source:Taha Publication)

Daff
1448
Tambourine. (Source:Taha Publication)
Tambourine. (Source:Taha Publication)

Daff
44
tambourine used in Arabia.
(Source:MSA-USC)
tambourine used in Arabia.
(Source:MSA-USC)

Dahri
2416
Materialist or atheist. probably originally referred to a follower of zurvanism which is associated with a form of atheistic materialism that asserted the eternity of the material universe. (Source:Taha Publication)
Materialist or atheist. probably originally referred to a follower of zurvanism which is associated with a form of atheistic materialism that asserted the eternity of the material universe. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dajjal
1449
The false messiah whose appearance marks the imminent end of the world. the root in arabic means "to deceive, cheat, take in". (Source:Taha Publication)
The false messiah whose appearance marks the imminent end of the world. the root in arabic means "to deceive, cheat, take in". (Source:Taha Publication)

Dajjal
1910
The false messiah whose appearance marks the imminent end of the world. the arabic root means "to deceive, cheat, take in". (Source:Taha Publication)
The false messiah whose appearance marks the imminent end of the world. the arabic root means "to deceive, cheat, take in". (Source:Taha Publication)

Dakka
1450
(Sometimes dikka) a platform to which a staircase leads in the mosque. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Sometimes dikka) a platform to which a staircase leads in the mosque. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dala'il al-khayrat
3131
"Guides to good things", a popular collection of prayers on the prophet with emphasis on the divine names, by al-jazuli (d. 870/1465). (Source:Taha Publication)
"Guides to good things", a popular collection of prayers on the prophet with emphasis on the divine names, by al-jazuli (d. 870/1465). (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalala
896
Explanation, clarification. indication, signification, textual implication. sub-categories of this vary according to school. for instance, the hanafis have four categories while the shafi`is have five. (Source:Taha Publication)
Explanation, clarification. indication, signification, textual implication. sub-categories of this vary according to school. for instance, the hanafis have four categories while the shafi`is have five. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalala al-iqtida'
898
The required meaning indicated by the text. (Source:Taha Publication)
The required meaning indicated by the text. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalala al-ishara
899
Alluded meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Alluded meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalala al-mafhum
900
Implied meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Implied meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalala al-mantaq
901
Pronounced meaning of a text. this is sub-divided into dalala al-iqtida' and dalala al-ishara. (Source:Taha Publication)
Pronounced meaning of a text. this is sub-divided into dalala al-iqtida' and dalala al-ishara. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalala an-nass
902
Inferred or implied meaning of a text. (Source:Taha Publication)
Inferred or implied meaning of a text. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalala asliya
897
Essential signification. (Source:Taha Publication)
Essential signification. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalala tabi`a
903
Subordinate denotation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Subordinate denotation. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalalat
904
Textual implications. (Source:Taha Publication)
Textual implications. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dalil
905
(Plural adilla) proof, indication, evidence; also a guide. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural adilla) proof, indication, evidence; also a guide. (Source:Taha Publication)

Daman
595
Guarantee. (Source:Taha Publication)
Guarantee. (Source:Taha Publication)

Daman
1110
Surety, guarantee. (Source:Taha Publication)
Surety, guarantee. (Source:Taha Publication)

Damma
1451
The arabic vowel u. (Source:Taha Publication)
The arabic vowel u. (Source:Taha Publication)

Daniq
1828
(Plural dawaniq) a coin equal to one sixth of a dirham. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural dawaniq) a coin equal to one sixth of a dirham. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dara'ib
1111
General taxes imposed for public welfare by the government. (Source:Taha Publication)
General taxes imposed for public welfare by the government. (Source:Taha Publication)

Darak
1112
Default in ownership. (Source:Taha Publication)
Default in ownership. (Source:Taha Publication)

Darar
596
Damage. (Source:Taha Publication)
Damage. (Source:Taha Publication)

Daroorah
419
Necessity. (Source:IslamIQ)
Necessity. (Source:IslamIQ)

Darqawa
3109
Also darqawiya (or derqawiya) a branch of the shadhili tariqa originating with mulay al-`arabi ad-darqawi (d. 1289/1823), or more properly, with the teachings of his shaykh, sidi `ali al-jamal (d. 1193-94/1779-80). it concentrates on renunciation of worldly things and a return to the true teachings of tasawwuf. it has various branches, mainly in northwest africa. they played a political role in opposition to the turks and later the french. (Source:Taha Publication)
Also darqawiya (or derqawiya) a branch of the shadhili tariqa originating with mulay al-`arabi ad-darqawi (d. 1289/1823), or more properly, with the teachings of his shaykh, sidi `ali al-jamal (d. 1193-94/1779-80). it concentrates on renunciation of worldly things and a return to the true teachings of tasawwuf. it has various branches, mainly in northwest africa. they played a political role in opposition to the turks and later the french. (Source:Taha Publication)

Darura
597
Necessity. (Source:Taha Publication)
Necessity. (Source:Taha Publication)

Darura
906
Overriding necessity. (Source:Taha Publication)
Overriding necessity. (Source:Taha Publication)

Darura malji'a
598
Pressing necessity, also called mulihha. (Source:Taha Publication)
Pressing necessity, also called mulihha. (Source:Taha Publication)

Daruri
907
Necessary, a priori, a grade of maslaha, "indispensible in sustaining the good (masalih)." (ash-shatibi). (Source:Taha Publication)
Necessary, a priori, a grade of maslaha, "indispensible in sustaining the good (masalih)." (ash-shatibi). (Source:Taha Publication)

Daruriyat
2417
Immediately evident propositions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Immediately evident propositions. (Source:Taha Publication)

Darwish
2691
Dervish, from the persian darwesh, meaning poor person, the equivalent of the arabic faqir. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dervish, from the persian darwesh, meaning poor person, the equivalent of the arabic faqir. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dasuqi
3181
See ad-dusuqi. (Source:Taha Publication)
See ad-dusuqi. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dawr
909
Arguing in a circle. (Source:Taha Publication)
Arguing in a circle. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dawsa
2692
"Trampling", a ceremony which used to be performed by the sa'diya in mawlids of the prophet in cairo. the shaykh would ride over the prone dervishes. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Trampling", a ceremony which used to be performed by the sa'diya in mawlids of the prophet in cairo. the shaykh would ride over the prone dervishes. (Source:Taha Publication)

Day of Judgement
238
Belief in the Day of Judgement is a basic article of faith in Islam. After God ends the present world and order of creation, a day will follow on which He will judge every person according to his or her intentions, deeds, and circumstances. Judgement by God is followed by punishment in Hell or eternal reward in Paradise. (Source:CIE)
Belief in the Day of Judgement is a basic article of faith in Islam. After God ends the present world and order of creation, a day will follow on which He will judge every person according to his or her intentions, deeds, and circumstances. Judgement by God is followed by punishment in Hell or eternal reward in Paradise. (Source:CIE)

Dayn
420
Loan or debt. (Source:IslamIQ)
Loan or debt. (Source:IslamIQ)

Dayn
1113
(Plural duyan) a debt. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural duyan) a debt. (Source:Taha Publication)

Dayn
1277
Debt. debts are paid first from the estate before it is divided between the heirs. (Source:Taha Publication)
Debt. debts are paid first from the estate before it is divided between the heirs. (Source:Taha Publication)

Declaration of Faith
239
See Shahadah. (Source:CIE)
See Shahadah. (Source:CIE)
