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Qa'im
2574
One who rises after death; used by the isma`ills for the seventh imam before the beginning of the new cycle. the imamlya say that the twelfth imam is the qa'im. (Source:Taha Publication)
One who rises after death; used by the isma`ills for the seventh imam before the beginning of the new cycle. the imamlya say that the twelfth imam is the qa'im. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qabd
2940
Contraction, an involuntary state over which a human being has no control. it is the contraction of the heart in a state of being veiled. the opposite of bast, the residue of burned-up hopes. (Source:Taha Publication)
Contraction, an involuntary state over which a human being has no control. it is the contraction of the heart in a state of being veiled. the opposite of bast, the residue of burned-up hopes. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qabd
769
When standing in prayer, to place the right hand on the back of the left hand or on the wrist. this is done by shafi'is, hanbalis, hanafis, and some malikis. it is considered sunna and not wajib. (Source:Taha Publication)
When standing in prayer, to place the right hand on the back of the left hand or on the wrist. this is done by shafi'is, hanbalis, hanafis, and some malikis. it is considered sunna and not wajib. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qabul
1205
Acceptance in a contract. (Source:Taha Publication)
Acceptance in a contract. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qada'
770
Belated performance of an obligation; the office of qadi; the decision of the qadi. (Source:Taha Publication)
Belated performance of an obligation; the office of qadi; the decision of the qadi. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qada'
2570
The execution of the divine decree. (Source:Taha Publication)
The execution of the divine decree. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qadar
2571
The decree of Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
The decree of Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qadariya
2572
A sect who said that people have power (qadar) over their actions and hence free will. (Source:Taha Publication)
A sect who said that people have power (qadar) over their actions and hence free will. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qadhf
771
Slanderous accusation; accusing a chaste person of fornication. unless the accusation is supported by the testimony of four male witnesses, the penalty is eighty lashes. (Source:Taha Publication)
Slanderous accusation; accusing a chaste person of fornication. unless the accusation is supported by the testimony of four male witnesses, the penalty is eighty lashes. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qadi
772
(Plural quda) a judge, qualified to judge all matters in accordance with the shari `a and to dispense and enforce legal punishments. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural quda) a judge, qualified to judge all matters in accordance with the shari `a and to dispense and enforce legal punishments. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qadi
137
judge.
(Source:MSA-USC)
judge.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Qadi
1678
(Plural quda) a judge, qualified to judge all matters in accordance with the shari`a and to dispense and enforce legal punishments. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural quda) a judge, qualified to judge all matters in accordance with the shari`a and to dispense and enforce legal punishments. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qadi waki` ibn al-jarrah
3256
Abu sha`ban, a firm hafz and hadith scholar of iraq in his time. he refused the gadiship of kufa out of scrupulousness when harun ar-rashid wanted to appoint him to it. he was born in 131/748-49 and died in 197/812. he wrote a book entitled kitab az-zuhd. (Source:Taha Publication)
Abu sha`ban, a firm hafz and hadith scholar of iraq in his time. he refused the gadiship of kufa out of scrupulousness when harun ar-rashid wanted to appoint him to it. he was born in 131/748-49 and died in 197/812. he wrote a book entitled kitab az-zuhd. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qadiriya
3121
The first tariqa, founded by `abdu'l-qadir al-jilani (d. 561/1166). it is very active and very widespread. (Source:Taha Publication)
The first tariqa, founded by `abdu'l-qadir al-jilani (d. 561/1166). it is very active and very widespread. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qads' bi't-ta`addi
1021
Judicial decision by extension of the original ruling. (Source:Taha Publication)
Judicial decision by extension of the original ruling. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qadun
2573
Eternal, ancient. (Source:Taha Publication)
Eternal, ancient. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qafiz
1839
(Plural aqfiza) "cafiz", a measure of grain consisting of twelve sa`s; also a unit of area equal to 360 square cubits. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural aqfiza) "cafiz", a measure of grain consisting of twelve sa`s; also a unit of area equal to 360 square cubits. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qahr
2942
Force, when Allah forcefully annihilates a person's desires and restrains his lower self. (Source:Taha Publication)
Force, when Allah forcefully annihilates a person's desires and restrains his lower self. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qaib
2944
(Plural qulub) heart; the faculty for directly perceiving spiritual realities which the mind cannot grasp. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural qulub) heart; the faculty for directly perceiving spiritual realities which the mind cannot grasp. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qaideen
138
people who remain inactive and do not actively fight. The opposit of mujahid.
(Source:MSA-USC)
people who remain inactive and do not actively fight. The opposit of mujahid.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Qalam
1683
Pen. (Source:Taha Publication)
Pen. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qalandar
2943
Wandering dervish. (Source:Taha Publication)
Wandering dervish. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qalansuwa
1684
Tall cone-shaped hat worn in abbasid times by important people with a turban wrapped around it. this is the galansuwa tawila or danniya. the short galansuwa was shaped like a skull-cap or fez with a turban wrapped around it. (Source:Taha Publication)
Tall cone-shaped hat worn in abbasid times by important people with a turban wrapped around it. this is the galansuwa tawila or danniya. the short galansuwa was shaped like a skull-cap or fez with a turban wrapped around it. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qalib
1685
A well. (Source:Taha Publication)
A well. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qamar
1686
The moon. (badr devotes the full moon and hildl the crescent moon.) (Source:Taha Publication)
The moon. (badr devotes the full moon and hildl the crescent moon.) (Source:Taha Publication)
Qamis
1687
Tunic (from latin camisa). qasida: ode, poem. qasr (plural qusur): stronghold. (Source:Taha Publication)
Tunic (from latin camisa). qasida: ode, poem. qasr (plural qusur): stronghold. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qanitun
2945
They are those whom Allah has assigned obedience, and that isobedience to Allah in all that he commands and forbids. this is only after the descent of the shari`a, and what is before the descent of shari `a is not called qanut or obedience, but it is called good and noble character and doing what is proper. (Source:Taha Publication)
They are those whom Allah has assigned obedience, and that isobedience to Allah in all that he commands and forbids. this is only after the descent of the shari`a, and what is before the descent of shari `a is not called qanut or obedience, but it is called good and noble character and doing what is proper. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qanun
1022
(From greek `canon'); civil law. (Source:Taha Publication)
(From greek `canon'); civil law. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qar'
773
(Plural qufu') a term used in reference to 'idda which either means becoming pure after a menstrual period, or the menstrual period itself. (see qur'an 2:228). (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural qufu') a term used in reference to 'idda which either means becoming pure after a menstrual period, or the menstrual period itself. (see qur'an 2:228). (Source:Taha Publication)
Qara'in al-ahwal
774
Circumstantial evidence. (Source:Taha Publication)
Circumstantial evidence. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qaramita
2575
The qarmatians. (Source:Taha Publication)
The qarmatians. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarar
2946
Settledness, the departure of vacillation from a person. (Source:Taha Publication)
Settledness, the departure of vacillation from a person. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qard
139
a loan given for a good cause in the name of Allah, in hopes of repayment or reward in the Hereafter.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a loan given for a good cause in the name of Allah, in hopes of repayment or reward in the Hereafter.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Qard
499
A loan given for a good cause in the name of Allah, in hopes of repayment or reward in the Hereafter. (Source:IslamIQ)
A loan given for a good cause in the name of Allah, in hopes of repayment or reward in the Hereafter. (Source:IslamIQ)
Qard
1206
Loan of money or something else. (Source:Taha Publication)
Loan of money or something else. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qard al Hassan
500
A loan extended without interest or profit-sharing. (Source:IslamIQ)
A loan extended without interest or profit-sharing. (Source:IslamIQ)
Qard hasan
1207
Interest-free loan. (Source:Taha Publication)
Interest-free loan. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qari
(kar-ee)
326
Literally, "a reciter." This term refers to a class of Muslim religious leaders who, due to vocal beauty and skill, publicly recite verses from the Qur'an. Such recitations serve to inspire and comfort believers, and are often performed early in the morning or prior to the daily worship services, and also to solemnize important occasions and events. (Source:CIE)
Literally, "a reciter." This term refers to a class of Muslim religious leaders who, due to vocal beauty and skill, publicly recite verses from the Qur'an. Such recitations serve to inspire and comfort believers, and are often performed early in the morning or prior to the daily worship services, and also to solemnize important occasions and events. (Source:CIE)
Qari
140
someone who recites the Quran.
(Source:MSA-USC)
someone who recites the Quran.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Qari'
3349
(Plural qurra') one who recites the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural qurra') one who recites the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarin
1369
A person who performs hail al-qiran. (Source:Taha Publication)
A person who performs hail al-qiran. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarmations
2576
Sometimes written carmathians, a revolutionary isma'ilite movement which began as a secret society involving initiation and common property. their artisans were formed into guilds. their name is taken from their first leader, hamidan qarmat. they were particularly successful in the arabian peninsula where they seized makka in 317/930 and carried off the black stone, which they kept for twenty years. they believed in the emanation of divine light through various veils and interpreted the qur'an allegorically. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sometimes written carmathians, a revolutionary isma'ilite movement which began as a secret society involving initiation and common property. their artisans were formed into guilds. their name is taken from their first leader, hamidan qarmat. they were particularly successful in the arabian peninsula where they seized makka in 317/930 and carried off the black stone, which they kept for twenty years. they believed in the emanation of divine light through various veils and interpreted the qur'an allegorically. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarn
1370
The miqat of the people of najd between ta'if and makka. (Source:Taha Publication)
The miqat of the people of najd between ta'if and makka. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarn al-Manazil
501
The Miqat of the pilgrims travelling through Najd, in Arabia (from the east). (Source:IslamIQ)
The Miqat of the pilgrims travelling through Najd, in Arabia (from the east). (Source:IslamIQ)
Qarun
3472
The biblical korah, mentioned in sura 28:76-84. he was famed for his incredible wealth and became arrogant on account of it. Allah caused the earth to swallow him up. (Source:Taha Publication)
The biblical korah, mentioned in sura 28:76-84. he was famed for his incredible wealth and became arrogant on account of it. Allah caused the earth to swallow him up. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qasaba
1840
(Plural qasabat) a measure of 6 cubits. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural qasabat) a measure of 6 cubits. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qasama
775
An oath taken by fifty members of a tribe or locality to refute accusations of complicity in unclear cases of homicide. (Source:Taha Publication)
An oath taken by fifty members of a tribe or locality to refute accusations of complicity in unclear cases of homicide. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qasida
2947
(Plural qasa'id) ode, poem. (see diwan). (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural qasa'id) ode, poem. (see diwan). (Source:Taha Publication)
Qasim
776
Distributer, as of zakat. (Source:Taha Publication)
Distributer, as of zakat. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qat`i
1023
Definitive, decisive, free of speculative content. (Source:Taha Publication)
Definitive, decisive, free of speculative content. (Source:Taha Publication)
