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Na'ib
2931
(Plural nuwwab) the representative of the shaykh, synonym of muqaddam. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural nuwwab) the representative of the shaykh, synonym of muqaddam. (Source:Taha Publication)
Na't
2564
Attribute, quality, that which describes something. (Source:Taha Publication)
Attribute, quality, that which describes something. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nabi
1659
(Plural anbiya') a prophet. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural anbiya') a prophet. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nabi
(NABBI NABEE)
133
The meaning of the word Nabi is a prophet. To be a prophet he should receive a revelation from Allah that does not necessarily mean a revealed book. When a prophet is instructed to deliver his message to a certain group of people, he is a messenger. It is stated in the Qur'an that there are no more prophets and messengers after Muhammad.
(Source:MSA-USC)
The meaning of the word Nabi is a prophet. To be a prophet he should receive a revelation from Allah that does not necessarily mean a revealed book. When a prophet is instructed to deliver his message to a certain group of people, he is a messenger. It is stated in the Qur'an that there are no more prophets and messengers after Muhammad.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Nabidh
1660
A drink made by soaking grapes, raisins, dates, etc, in water without allowing them to ferment to the point of becoming intoxi cating. if it does become intoxicating, it is still called nabidh. (Source:Taha Publication)
A drink made by soaking grapes, raisins, dates, etc, in water without allowing them to ferment to the point of becoming intoxi cating. if it does become intoxicating, it is still called nabidh. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nadhr
750
A vow. (Source:Taha Publication)
A vow. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nadiha
751
A camel used for agricultural purposes. (Source:Taha Publication)
A camel used for agricultural purposes. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafahat al-uns
3152
By jami (d. 898/1492), an account of the sufis of the naqshbandiya of the fifteenth century and a summary of sufi thought. (Source:Taha Publication)
By jami (d. 898/1492), an account of the sufis of the naqshbandiya of the fifteenth century and a summary of sufi thought. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafaqa
752
Maintenance, adequate support (especially of immediate family.) (Source:Taha Publication)
Maintenance, adequate support (especially of immediate family.) (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafas ar-rahman
2924
"Breath of the merciful," the manifestation of possibilities, in which the entire creation is constantly renewed in each moment. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Breath of the merciful," the manifestation of possibilities, in which the entire creation is constantly renewed in each moment. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafi
753
Banishment; negation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Banishment; negation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafila
754
(Plural nawafal) supererogatory act of worship. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural nawafal) supererogatory act of worship. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafila
1661
(Plural nawafil) supererogatory or voluntary act of worship. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural nawafil) supererogatory or voluntary act of worship. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafkha
1956
A blast of the trumpet. there will be two blasts. at the first all in the heaven and earth will die, and at the second all will rise. (Source:Taha Publication)
A blast of the trumpet. there will be two blasts. at the first all in the heaven and earth will die, and at the second all will rise. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafr
1366
(Day of) the 12th or 13th of dhu'l-hijja when the pilgrims leave mina after having completed all the ceremonies of hajj at 'arafa, muzdalifa and mina. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Day of) the 12th or 13th of dhu'l-hijja when the pilgrims leave mina after having completed all the ceremonies of hajj at 'arafa, muzdalifa and mina. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafs
(nufs)
320
The soul or spirit. Muslims believe that humans are ultimately spiritual beings, housed temporarily in a physical body. The nafs represents that core of each individual which exhibits an innate orientation towards God, called fitrah, and which passes into a different unknown realm upon a person's physical death in the present world. (Source:CIE)
The soul or spirit. Muslims believe that humans are ultimately spiritual beings, housed temporarily in a physical body. The nafs represents that core of each individual which exhibits an innate orientation towards God, called fitrah, and which passes into a different unknown realm upon a person's physical death in the present world. (Source:CIE)
Nafs
2925
The self. usually in reference to the lower self - either the self which commands to evil, or the reproachful self. (Source:Taha Publication)
The self. usually in reference to the lower self - either the self which commands to evil, or the reproachful self. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafth
2930
Literally, spitting, often meaning to cast something into the mind. (Source:Taha Publication)
Literally, spitting, often meaning to cast something into the mind. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nafth
2038
Literally "spitting", often meaning to cast something into the mind. (Source:Taha Publication)
Literally "spitting", often meaning to cast something into the mind. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nahd
755
Sharing the expenses of a journey or gathering the journey food of the travellers together to be distributed among them in equal shares. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sharing the expenses of a journey or gathering the journey food of the travellers together to be distributed among them in equal shares. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nahr
756
The slaughtering of camels only, done by cutting the carotid artery at the root of the neck; the day of nahr is the 10th of dhu'l-hijja on which the pilgrims slaughter their sacrifices. (Source:Taha Publication)
The slaughtering of camels only, done by cutting the carotid artery at the root of the neck; the day of nahr is the 10th of dhu'l-hijja on which the pilgrims slaughter their sacrifices. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nahr
1367
(Day of) the 10th of dhu'l-hijja on which the pilgrims slaughter their sacrifices. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Day of) the 10th of dhu'l-hijja on which the pilgrims slaughter their sacrifices. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nahw
1662
Grammar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Grammar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nahy
757
Prohibition. (Source:Taha Publication)
Prohibition. (Source:Taha Publication)
Najasa
758
Impurity. (Source:Taha Publication)
Impurity. (Source:Taha Publication)
Najash
1200
A trick (of offering a very high price) for something without the intention of buying it but just to allure and cheat somebody else who really wants to buy it although it is not worth such a high price. (Source:Taha Publication)
A trick (of offering a very high price) for something without the intention of buying it but just to allure and cheat somebody else who really wants to buy it although it is not worth such a high price. (Source:Taha Publication)
Najdiya or najdat
2559
Najdites, the followers of najda ibn 'umaymir al-hanafi (d. 72/693), an extreme kharijite group in yamana who dropped the label "shirk" in favour of "kufr". if a muslim persists in a sin, they asserted, he is an unbeliever and a mushrik. they introduced the distinction between kufr ni`ma and kufr din (ingratitude for blessing and unbelief). (Source:Taha Publication)
Najdites, the followers of najda ibn 'umaymir al-hanafi (d. 72/693), an extreme kharijite group in yamana who dropped the label "shirk" in favour of "kufr". if a muslim persists in a sin, they asserted, he is an unbeliever and a mushrik. they introduced the distinction between kufr ni`ma and kufr din (ingratitude for blessing and unbelief). (Source:Taha Publication)
Najh al-balagha
2560
A collection of sayings and sermons attributed to `ali compiled by sayyid Muhammad ar-radi (d. 406/1016). (Source:Taha Publication)
A collection of sayings and sermons attributed to `ali compiled by sayyid Muhammad ar-radi (d. 406/1016). (Source:Taha Publication)
Najis
759
Impure, the opposite of tahir. there are variations in opinion as to what are najasat. however, wine and other intoxicants are regarded as najis by all fuqaha'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Impure, the opposite of tahir. there are variations in opinion as to what are najasat. however, wine and other intoxicants are regarded as najis by all fuqaha'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Najsh
1201
Bidding up, the practice of making a tender for goods without any intention of buying them with the aim of increasing their price. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bidding up, the practice of making a tender for goods without any intention of buying them with the aim of increasing their price. (Source:Taha Publication)
Najwa
2932
The private talk between Allah and each of his slaves on the day of resurrection. it also means a secret counsel or conference or consultation. (Source:Taha Publication)
The private talk between Allah and each of his slaves on the day of resurrection. it also means a secret counsel or conference or consultation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nakira
2933
Non-recognition, the opposite of gnosis (ma`rifa). (Source:Taha Publication)
Non-recognition, the opposite of gnosis (ma`rifa). (Source:Taha Publication)
Nama'
1202
Productivity. (Source:Taha Publication)
Productivity. (Source:Taha Publication)
Namaz
1664
Persian word for prayer. (Source:Taha Publication)
Persian word for prayer. (Source:Taha Publication)
Namima
2039
Tale-bearing, to quote someone's words to another in a way that worsens relations between them. (Source:Taha Publication)
Tale-bearing, to quote someone's words to another in a way that worsens relations between them. (Source:Taha Publication)
Namira
1368
The site of a large mosque just before 'arafa where the hajjis stop on their way to 'arafa. (Source:Taha Publication)
The site of a large mosque just before 'arafa where the hajjis stop on their way to 'arafa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Namus
2561
From nomos (greek for law), an angel who brought revelation, mentioned by waraqa when khadija informed him that the prophet had received revelation from jibril. (Source:Taha Publication)
From nomos (greek for law), an angel who brought revelation, mentioned by waraqa when khadija informed him that the prophet had received revelation from jibril. (Source:Taha Publication)
Naqd
2170
Criticism. (Source:Taha Publication)
Criticism. (Source:Taha Publication)
Naqdan
1203
Cash, specie, gold and silver. (Source:Taha Publication)
Cash, specie, gold and silver. (Source:Taha Publication)
Naql
1009
Transmission. (Source:Taha Publication)
Transmission. (Source:Taha Publication)
Naqshband
3223
Muhammad ibn Muhammad baha' ad-din al-bukhari, (717/1317 - 791/1389). born in a village some distance from bukhara. (Source:Taha Publication)
Muhammad ibn Muhammad baha' ad-din al-bukhari, (717/1317 - 791/1389). born in a village some distance from bukhara. (Source:Taha Publication)
Naqshbandiya
3118
An order founded by Muhammad naqshband (d. 791/1389), characterised by silence for recollection and concentration and the dhikr of the heart. ahmad sirhindi (d. 1034/1624) was a member of this order. the naqshbaniya tariqa is the only tariqa whose silsila traces back to the prophet through the first khalif abu bakr. the other tariqas all trace back to the prophet through the fourth khalif `ali. (Source:Taha Publication)
An order founded by Muhammad naqshband (d. 791/1389), characterised by silence for recollection and concentration and the dhikr of the heart. ahmad sirhindi (d. 1034/1624) was a member of this order. the naqshbaniya tariqa is the only tariqa whose silsila traces back to the prophet through the first khalif abu bakr. the other tariqas all trace back to the prophet through the fourth khalif `ali. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nar
3470
The fire, hell. (Source:Taha Publication)
The fire, hell. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nas
1667
Mankind. also the name of sara 114 of the qur' an. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mankind. also the name of sara 114 of the qur' an. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nasab
1668
Lineage, descent. (Source:Taha Publication)
Lineage, descent. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nasab
134
means lineage or geneology.
(Source:MSA-USC)
means lineage or geneology.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Nasara
1669
(Singular nasrdni) "nazarenes", christians. in modern times the term `masihi' is usually used for a christian. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Singular nasrdni) "nazarenes", christians. in modern times the term `masihi' is usually used for a christian. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nasi'a
1204
A sale in which the price is paid later for goods to be delivered at once; ownership in the goods passes at the time the contract is made. (Source:Taha Publication)
A sale in which the price is paid later for goods to be delivered at once; ownership in the goods passes at the time the contract is made. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nasibi
2562
One of the nawasib. (Source:Taha Publication)
One of the nawasib. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nasiha
2040
(Plural nasa'ih) good advice, sincere conduct. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural nasa'ih) good advice, sincere conduct. (Source:Taha Publication)
