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Ra'kat
(RAKAT)
148
an individual unit of salaah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
an individual unit of salaah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Ra's al-mal
505
Capital invested in Mudarabah or Musharakah. (Source:IslamIQ)
Capital invested in Mudarabah or Musharakah. (Source:IslamIQ)
Ra'y
1034
Opinion, personal discretion, a legal decision based on the use of common sense and personal opinion, used where there is no explicit guidance in the qur'an and sunna and where it is not possible to use analogy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Opinion, personal discretion, a legal decision based on the use of common sense and personal opinion, used where there is no explicit guidance in the qur'an and sunna and where it is not possible to use analogy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ra`aya
1696
"Flock", meaning citizens, subjects. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Flock", meaning citizens, subjects. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rabb
1697
Lord, master. rabbi 'l- alamin means "the lord of the worlds", the lord in the seen and the unseen and at all levels of existence. (Source:Taha Publication)
Lord, master. rabbi 'l- alamin means "the lord of the worlds", the lord in the seen and the unseen and at all levels of existence. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rabb
2955
Lord, master; the particular divine name which rules a creature. (Source:Taha Publication)
Lord, master; the particular divine name which rules a creature. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rabb al-ard
506
Owner of the land in Musaqah or Musaqat and Muzara'ah contracts. (Source:IslamIQ)
Owner of the land in Musaqah or Musaqat and Muzara'ah contracts. (Source:IslamIQ)
Rabb al-mal
507
A person who invests in Mudarabah or Musharakah. (Source:IslamIQ)
A person who invests in Mudarabah or Musharakah. (Source:IslamIQ)
Rabb al-mid
1210
Investor, beneficial owner, sleeping partner. (Source:Taha Publication)
Investor, beneficial owner, sleeping partner. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rabbana wa laka'l-hamd
1877
"Our lord, praise is yours," said after rising from ruku ` after saying "sami `Allahu liman hamidah" (unless he is the imam of the prayer). (Source:Taha Publication)
"Our lord, praise is yours," said after rising from ruku ` after saying "sami `Allahu liman hamidah" (unless he is the imam of the prayer). (Source:Taha Publication)
Rabi' al-awwal
1698
The third month of the muslim calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
The third month of the muslim calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rabi' ath-thani
1699
The fourth month of the muslim calendar. rahib: a monk. (Source:Taha Publication)
The fourth month of the muslim calendar. rahib: a monk. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rabi' ibn sulayman al-muradi
2330
Abu Muhammad, he was a longstanding student and the main transmitter of ash-shafi is books. he was known as "the mu'adhdhin" because he gave the adhan in the fustat mosque until his death. he died in 270/884. (Source:Taha Publication)
Abu Muhammad, he was a longstanding student and the main transmitter of ash-shafi is books. he was known as "the mu'adhdhin" because he gave the adhan in the fustat mosque until his death. he died in 270/884. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rabi`a bint isma`il al-`adawiyya
3231
Sold into slavery as a child after the death of her parents, she later settled in basra where she became famous as a saint and preacher. she was born in 95/713-14 and died either in 135/752 or in 185/801. she is the most famous woman sufi. she emphasized the importance of selfless love and devotion to Allah. she was a contemporary of al-hasan al-basri. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sold into slavery as a child after the death of her parents, she later settled in basra where she became famous as a saint and preacher. she was born in 95/713-14 and died either in 135/752 or in 185/801. she is the most famous woman sufi. she emphasized the importance of selfless love and devotion to Allah. she was a contemporary of al-hasan al-basri. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rada`
786
Or rida ` or rada `a, suckling, which produces an impediment to marriage of foster-kinship. (Source:Taha Publication)
Or rida ` or rada `a, suckling, which produces an impediment to marriage of foster-kinship. (Source:Taha Publication)
Radd
1298
The opposite of `awl, redistribution of the residue of inheritance when the shares are less than the estate. this is distributed to the heirs according to their shares. (Source:Taha Publication)
The opposite of `awl, redistribution of the residue of inheritance when the shares are less than the estate. this is distributed to the heirs according to their shares. (Source:Taha Publication)
Radhiallahu 'anhu
(RAZHIALLAHU 'ANHU
Radhiallahu anhu)
149
This is an expression to be used by Muslims whenever a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is mentioned or used in writing. The meaning of this statement is:May Allah be pleased with him.
Muslims are taught to be respectful to the elderly and to those who contributed to the spread and success in Islam. They are to be grateful to the companions of the prophet (s.a.w.) for their sacrifices, their leadership, and their contributions. Muslims are advised to use this phrase when such names are mentioned or written.
(Source:MSA-USC)
This is an expression to be used by Muslims whenever a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is mentioned or used in writing. The meaning of this statement is:May Allah be pleased with him.
Muslims are taught to be respectful to the elderly and to those who contributed to the spread and success in Islam. They are to be grateful to the companions of the prophet (s.a.w.) for their sacrifices, their leadership, and their contributions. Muslims are advised to use this phrase when such names are mentioned or written.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Radiya'llahu 'anhu
1879
This is an expression to be used by muslims whenever a name of a companion of the prophet Muhammad is mentioned or used in writing. it means: "may Allah be pleased with him." (Source:Taha Publication)
This is an expression to be used by muslims whenever a name of a companion of the prophet Muhammad is mentioned or used in writing. it means: "may Allah be pleased with him." (Source:Taha Publication)
Radiya'llahu 'anhum
1880
The formula "may Allah be pleased with them", used after a group of companions. (Source:Taha Publication)
The formula "may Allah be pleased with them", used after a group of companions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Radiya'llahu `anha
1878
The formula "may Allah be pleased with her", used after a female companion. (Source:Taha Publication)
The formula "may Allah be pleased with her", used after a female companion. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rafidites
2584
The rawafid, a group of the shi'a known for rejecting abu bakr and 'umar as well as `uthman. it is a nickname, meaning "deserters". (Source:Taha Publication)
The rawafid, a group of the shi'a known for rejecting abu bakr and 'umar as well as `uthman. it is a nickname, meaning "deserters". (Source:Taha Publication)
Raggad
1213
Long-distance trader. (Source:Taha Publication)
Long-distance trader. (Source:Taha Publication)
Raghba
2956
Desire, longing, the desire of the self for the reward, the desire of the heart for the reality, and the secret of the secret for the real. (Source:Taha Publication)
Desire, longing, the desire of the self for the reward, the desire of the heart for the reality, and the secret of the secret for the real. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rahamut
2957
Sourcehood, the presence of mercy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sourcehood, the presence of mercy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rahba
2958
Fear, dread. in the outward it comes from the threat. inwardly it is about the change of knowledge. the fear of the secret is about the prior decree. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fear, dread. in the outward it comes from the threat. inwardly it is about the change of knowledge. the fear of the secret is about the prior decree. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rahimahu'llah
1881
The formula "may Allah have mercy on him" (Source:Taha Publication)
The formula "may Allah have mercy on him" (Source:Taha Publication)
Rahma
2043
Mercy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mercy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rahmaniya
3122
Algerian tariqa named after Muhammad ibn `abdu'r-rahman al-gushtuli al-jurjuri who died in 1208/1793-94 in kabylia. it is a branch of the khalwatiya and was once called the bakriya. in some places it is called the `azzuziya. (Source:Taha Publication)
Algerian tariqa named after Muhammad ibn `abdu'r-rahman al-gushtuli al-jurjuri who died in 1208/1793-94 in kabylia. it is a branch of the khalwatiya and was once called the bakriya. in some places it is called the `azzuziya. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rahn
1211
Mortgage; a pledge; pawn. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mortgage; a pledge; pawn. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rahn
508
Pledge or mortgage. (Source:IslamIQ)
Pledge or mortgage. (Source:IslamIQ)
Raja
2585
`Return', the shiite doctrine that the imam is hidden and will return. (Source:Taha Publication)
`Return', the shiite doctrine that the imam is hidden and will return. (Source:Taha Publication)
Raja'
2959
Hope, hope for the garden, hope for Allah's pleasure, hope for the vision of the king. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hope, hope for the garden, hope for Allah's pleasure, hope for the vision of the king. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rajab
1700
The seventh month of the muslim lunar calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
The seventh month of the muslim lunar calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rajaz
1701
"Trembling", a type of poetry with a particular metre which is easy on the ear and easily provokes emotions. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Trembling", a type of poetry with a particular metre which is easy on the ear and easily provokes emotions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rajih
1033
Preponderant, preferable. (Source:Taha Publication)
Preponderant, preferable. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rajm
787
Stoning to death. (Source:Taha Publication)
Stoning to death. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rajul
2960
The singular of rijal. (Source:Taha Publication)
The singular of rijal. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rak'a(t)
788
A unit of the prayer consisting of a series of standings, bowing, prostrations and sittings, (Source:Taha Publication)
A unit of the prayer consisting of a series of standings, bowing, prostrations and sittings, (Source:Taha Publication)
Rak'ah
(ruck-ah)
332
Literally, "a bowing." This term designates one complete cycle of standing, bowing, and prostrating during salah (formal worship). Verses from the Qur'an, special prayers and phrases are stated in these different positions. Each of the five formal worship times are comprised of varying numbers of such cycles (Source:CIE)
Literally, "a bowing." This term designates one complete cycle of standing, bowing, and prostrating during salah (formal worship). Verses from the Qur'an, special prayers and phrases are stated in these different positions. Each of the five formal worship times are comprised of varying numbers of such cycles (Source:CIE)
Rak`a(t)
1702
A unit of the prayer consisting of a series of standings, bowing, prostrations and sittings. (Source:Taha Publication)
A unit of the prayer consisting of a series of standings, bowing, prostrations and sittings. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ramadan
1703
The month of fasting, the ninth month in the muslim lunar calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
The month of fasting, the ninth month in the muslim lunar calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ramadan
(ra-ma-daan RAMADHAN)
333
The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan is important because it is the month in which the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to Muhammad. Thus, it is considered a blessed and holy month. Furthermore, Ramadan is the month in which Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset to develop piety and self-restraint. (Source:CIE)
The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan is important because it is the month in which the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to Muhammad. Thus, it is considered a blessed and holy month. Furthermore, Ramadan is the month in which Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset to develop piety and self-restraint. (Source:CIE)
Ramadan
(RAMAZAN RAMADHAN)
150
the holy month of prescribed fasting for the Muslims. It was during this month that the Quranic revelations began.
(Source:MSA-USC)
the holy month of prescribed fasting for the Muslims. It was during this month that the Quranic revelations began.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Rami
1373
Throwing pebbles at the jamras at mina. (Source:Taha Publication)
Throwing pebbles at the jamras at mina. (Source:Taha Publication)
Raml
1374
"Hastening" in the tawaf, a way of walking briskly accompanied by movements of the arms and legs to show one's physical strength. this is to be observed in the first three rounds of tawaf, and is to be done by the men only and not by the women. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Hastening" in the tawaf, a way of walking briskly accompanied by movements of the arms and legs to show one's physical strength. this is to be observed in the first three rounds of tawaf, and is to be done by the men only and not by the women. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rams
1212
A form of usury. (Source:Taha Publication)
A form of usury. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rams
2961
Negation of a substance, together with every trace of it, from the heart. (Source:Taha Publication)
Negation of a substance, together with every trace of it, from the heart. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ramz
2586
(Plural rumuz) a symbol. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural rumuz) a symbol. (Source:Taha Publication)
Raqa'iq
2963
Stories which provoke feelings and emotions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Stories which provoke feelings and emotions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Raqa'iq
1704
Emotive stories or hadiths which provoke feelings and emotions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Emotive stories or hadiths which provoke feelings and emotions. (Source:Taha Publication)
