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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)
