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S.A.A.S. / S.A.W.S.
154
These letters are abbreviations for the wordsSalla Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam, which means : may the blessing and the peace of Allah be upon him.
When the name of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him.
(Source:MSA-USC)
These letters are abbreviations for the wordsSalla Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam, which means : may the blessing and the peace of Allah be upon him.
When the name of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him.
(Source:MSA-USC)
S.A.W.
513
: These letters are abbreviations for the words "Salla Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam", which means : may the blessing and the peace of Allah be upon him. When the name of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him. (Source:IslamIQ)
: These letters are abbreviations for the words "Salla Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam", which means : may the blessing and the peace of Allah be upon him. When the name of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him. (Source:IslamIQ)
S.W.T
534
These letters are abbreviations for the words of "Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala". When the name of Almighty Allah is pronounced, a Muslim is to show his respect to Him by reciting this. The meaning of this statement is that Allah is purified of having partners or a son. (Source:IslamIQ)
These letters are abbreviations for the words of "Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala". When the name of Almighty Allah is pronounced, a Muslim is to show his respect to Him by reciting this. The meaning of this statement is that Allah is purified of having partners or a son. (Source:IslamIQ)
S.W.T.
155
These letters are abbreviations for the words ofSubhanahu Wa Ta'ala. When the name of Almighty Allah is pronounced, a Muslim is to show his respect to Him. The meaning of this statement is that Allah is purified of having partners or a son.
(Source:MSA-USC)
These letters are abbreviations for the words ofSubhanahu Wa Ta'ala. When the name of Almighty Allah is pronounced, a Muslim is to show his respect to Him. The meaning of this statement is that Allah is purified of having partners or a son.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sa'i
514
The act of going back and forth seven times between Safa and Marwa which is done during the Hajj or the Umra. (Source:IslamIQ)
The act of going back and forth seven times between Safa and Marwa which is done during the Hajj or the Umra. (Source:IslamIQ)
Sa'iba
801
A she-camel which used to be let loose in free pastures in the name of idols, gods, and false deities. (Source:Taha Publication)
A she-camel which used to be let loose in free pastures in the name of idols, gods, and false deities. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sa'y
1376
The main rite of 'umra and part of hajj. it is going between the hills of safa and marwa seven times. (Source:Taha Publication)
The main rite of 'umra and part of hajj. it is going between the hills of safa and marwa seven times. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sa'yee
156
the going back and forth seven times between Safa and Marwah that is done during the Hajj or the Umrah. It is done to symbolize Hajar's search for water for her son Ismael.
(Source:MSA-USC)
the going back and forth seven times between Safa and Marwah that is done during the Hajj or the Umrah. It is done to symbolize Hajar's search for water for her son Ismael.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sa`
1845
(Plural aswa` or aswu`) a measure of volume equal to four mudds, a mudd being a double-handed scoop. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural aswa` or aswu`) a measure of volume equal to four mudds, a mudd being a double-handed scoop. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sa`ada
2048
Happiness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Happiness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sa`dan
1717
Thorny plant suitable for grazing animals. (Source:Taha Publication)
Thorny plant suitable for grazing animals. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sa`di
3234
Muslah ad-din, a famous poet from shiraz, persia (580/1184 - 692/1292), his shaykh was shihab ad-din as-suhrawardi. he studied at the nizamiya of baghdad and travelled widely in the muslim world before returning to shiraz when over seventy. his major works are the bustan, the gulistan ("rose garden"), and his diwan. (Source:Taha Publication)
Muslah ad-din, a famous poet from shiraz, persia (580/1184 - 692/1292), his shaykh was shihab ad-din as-suhrawardi. he studied at the nizamiya of baghdad and travelled widely in the muslim world before returning to shiraz when over seventy. his major works are the bustan, the gulistan ("rose garden"), and his diwan. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sab' al-mathanl
3360
`The seven often repeated ones,' usually meaning the seven dyat of the fatiha. (Source:Taha Publication)
`The seven often repeated ones,' usually meaning the seven dyat of the fatiha. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sab' at-tiwial
3361
The first seven long suras of the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
The first seven long suras of the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sab'iya
2593
The "sevener" shi'a or ismailis. (Source:Taha Publication)
The "sevener" shi'a or ismailis. (Source:Taha Publication)
Saba
3478
Sheba. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sheba. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabab
2590
Cause, means of obtaining something. (Source:Taha Publication)
Cause, means of obtaining something. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabab
1038
(Plural asbab) cause, means of obtaining something. it is usually used to describe the cause of acts of devotion whereas `illa is not. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural asbab) cause, means of obtaining something. it is usually used to describe the cause of acts of devotion whereas `illa is not. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabab al-awwal
2591
The first cause, i.e. Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
The first cause, i.e. Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sababiya
2592
Causality. (Source:Taha Publication)
Causality. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabi'un
3479
Sabeans, a group of believers. it is not entirely clear who they were. possibly they were gnostics or mandaeans. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabeans, a group of believers. it is not entirely clear who they were. possibly they were gnostics or mandaeans. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabians
(Sabian)
3546
The Sabians seem to have been a monotheistic religious groupeintermediate between Judaism and Christianity. Their name (probably derived from the Aramaic verb tsebha`, "he immersed himself [in water]") would indicate that they were followers of John the Baptist-in which case they could be identified with the Mandaeans, a community which to this day is to be found in `Iraq. They are not to be confused with the so-called "Sabians of Harran", a gnostic sect which still existed in the early centuries of Islam, and which may have deliberately adopted the name of the true Sabians in order to obtain the advantages accorded by the Muslims to the followers of every monotheistic faith. (Quran Ref: 2:62 ) (Source:Muhammad Asad)
The Sabians seem to have been a monotheistic religious groupeintermediate between Judaism and Christianity. Their name (probably derived from the Aramaic verb tsebha`, "he immersed himself [in water]") would indicate that they were followers of John the Baptist-in which case they could be identified with the Mandaeans, a community which to this day is to be found in `Iraq. They are not to be confused with the so-called "Sabians of Harran", a gnostic sect which still existed in the early centuries of Islam, and which may have deliberately adopted the name of the true Sabians in order to obtain the advantages accorded by the Muslims to the followers of every monotheistic faith. (Quran Ref: 2:62 ) (Source:Muhammad Asad)
Sabiqun
1963
"Those who outstrip the rest", in drawing near to Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Those who outstrip the rest", in drawing near to Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabirin
157
people who are patient and steadfast.
(Source:MSA-USC)
people who are patient and steadfast.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sabirun
2982
People who are patient and steadfast. (Source:Taha Publication)
People who are patient and steadfast. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabr
2983
Patience, steadfastness, self-control, endurance, both physical and spiritual, self restraint to act by what is commanded and to abandon what is forbidden. (Source:Taha Publication)
Patience, steadfastness, self-control, endurance, both physical and spiritual, self restraint to act by what is commanded and to abandon what is forbidden. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabr
2049
Patience, fortitude, steadfastness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Patience, fortitude, steadfastness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sabr
158
patience, steadfastness.
(Source:MSA-USC)
patience, steadfastness.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sadaq
159
same meaning as mahr.
(Source:MSA-USC)
same meaning as mahr.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sadaq
798
Another word for mahr. (Source:Taha Publication)
Another word for mahr. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sadaqa
1718
Charitable giving in the cause of Allah. safar: the second month of the muslim lunar calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Charitable giving in the cause of Allah. safar: the second month of the muslim lunar calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sadaqa
(Sadaqah)
515
Anything given away in charity in the name of Allah. (Source:IslamIQ)
Anything given away in charity in the name of Allah. (Source:IslamIQ)
Sadaqah
(sa-da-kah)
334
Literally, "righteousness." This terms refers to the voluntary giving of alms (charity). Sadaqah is distinct from zakah, which is a mandatory contribution paid yearly and calculated based on one's wealth or assets. Sadaqah can consist of any item of value, and can be provided to any needy person. The Qur'an states that God loves those who are charitable and promises great reward and forgiveness for those who give regularly to others in need. (Source:CIE)
Literally, "righteousness." This terms refers to the voluntary giving of alms (charity). Sadaqah is distinct from zakah, which is a mandatory contribution paid yearly and calculated based on one's wealth or assets. Sadaqah can consist of any item of value, and can be provided to any needy person. The Qur'an states that God loves those who are charitable and promises great reward and forgiveness for those who give regularly to others in need. (Source:CIE)
Sadaqah
160
means charity.
(Source:MSA-USC)
means charity.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sadd adh-dhara'i`
1039
To block the means which might possibly lead to undesired consequences. (Source:Taha Publication)
To block the means which might possibly lead to undesired consequences. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sadl
799
When in the standing position, to pray with the arms at one's sides. this is done by most malikis and the shi'a. (Source:Taha Publication)
When in the standing position, to pray with the arms at one's sides. this is done by most malikis and the shi'a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Saduq
2184
Someone who is truthful. (Source:Taha Publication)
Someone who is truthful. (Source:Taha Publication)
Saduq yahim
2185
Someone who is truthful but commits errors. (Source:Taha Publication)
Someone who is truthful but commits errors. (Source:Taha Publication)
Safa
161
a mound near the Ka'bah that is referred to in the Quran as one of the symbols of Allah. It is in conjuction with Marwah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a mound near the Ka'bah that is referred to in the Quran as one of the symbols of Allah. It is in conjuction with Marwah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Safa and Marwa
516
Two small hills in Makkah, in Al-Haram as-Shareef (The Grand Masjid) to the east. It is an essential part of an Umrah and the Hajj to walk seven times between the two places, quickening one's step briefly between the two hills. This is called Sa'i. See Holy Qur'an, Al-Baqara (2): (Source:IslamIQ)
Two small hills in Makkah, in Al-Haram as-Shareef (The Grand Masjid) to the east. It is an essential part of an Umrah and the Hajj to walk seven times between the two places, quickening one's step briefly between the two hills. This is called Sa'i. See Holy Qur'an, Al-Baqara (2): (Source:IslamIQ)
Safa and marwa
1375
Two hills close to the ka'ba. it is part of the rites of `umra and hajj to go seven times between the two hills. (Source:Taha Publication)
Two hills close to the ka'ba. it is part of the rites of `umra and hajj to go seven times between the two hills. (Source:Taha Publication)
Safar
2984
Journey, it is the journey of the heart when it begins to turn to Allah by dhikr, (Source:Taha Publication)
Journey, it is the journey of the heart when it begins to turn to Allah by dhikr, (Source:Taha Publication)
Saghira
2594
(Plural sagha'ir) minor wrong action. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural sagha'ir) minor wrong action. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sagifa
1729
A roofed porch where the muslims in madina met after the death of the prophet to chose their first khalifa. (Source:Taha Publication)
A roofed porch where the muslims in madina met after the death of the prophet to chose their first khalifa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahaba
1719
The companions of the prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. if a muslim has seen the prophet, or talked to him, at least once when the prophet was alive, he is called sahaba. the plural form of sahaba is sahaba or ashab. the word sahdba al-kiram includes all those great people each of whom has seen the prophet at least once. (Source:Taha Publication)
The companions of the prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. if a muslim has seen the prophet, or talked to him, at least once when the prophet was alive, he is called sahaba. the plural form of sahaba is sahaba or ashab. the word sahdba al-kiram includes all those great people each of whom has seen the prophet at least once. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahaba
2186
The companions of the prophet. (Source:Taha Publication)
The companions of the prophet. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahabah
(sa-haa-bah)
335
A term meaning "companions," commonly used in reference to those followers of Prophet Muhammad who were closest to him in his lifetime, kept frequent company with him, and strove to emulate his sayings and doings. The Sahabah's piety, knowledge and love for the Prophet were important factors in the perpetuation of his teachings and the painstakingly careful recording of the his hadith in the years following his death. (Source:CIE)
A term meaning "companions," commonly used in reference to those followers of Prophet Muhammad who were closest to him in his lifetime, kept frequent company with him, and strove to emulate his sayings and doings. The Sahabah's piety, knowledge and love for the Prophet were important factors in the perpetuation of his teachings and the painstakingly careful recording of the his hadith in the years following his death. (Source:CIE)
Sahabah
162
companions of the Prophet.
(Source:MSA-USC)
companions of the Prophet.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sahabi
1720
A muslim who saw the prophet at least once; a companion. (Source:Taha Publication)
A muslim who saw the prophet at least once; a companion. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahabi
2187
A companion of the prophet. (Source:Taha Publication)
A companion of the prophet. (Source:Taha Publication)
