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Fa'ida
2703
A beneficial piece of knowledge which comes to a person. (Source:Taha Publication)
A beneficial piece of knowledge which comes to a person. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fa'idah
425
Benefit. In investment context it means return on investment. (Source:IslamIQ)
Benefit. In investment context it means return on investment. (Source:IslamIQ)
Fada'il
1997
Virtues, excellent qualities. it is the plural of fadila. (Source:Taha Publication)
Virtues, excellent qualities. it is the plural of fadila. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fadl (Riba)
424
A type of interest. Taking something of superior quality in exchange for the same kind of thing of poorer quality. Allah Subhana wa Ta'ala has strictly prohibited any kind of Riba and has warned of severe punishment for those who have any association with it. See the Holy Qur' an, Surah Al-Baqara (2):275-280 (Source:IslamIQ)
A type of interest. Taking something of superior quality in exchange for the same kind of thing of poorer quality. Allah Subhana wa Ta'ala has strictly prohibited any kind of Riba and has warned of severe punishment for those who have any association with it. See the Holy Qur' an, Surah Al-Baqara (2):275-280 (Source:IslamIQ)
Fahm
2421
Understanding. (Source:Taha Publication)
Understanding. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fahsha'
1998
Something abominable or obscene, meaning anything forbidden by Allah. it can also designate fornication or foul language. (Source:Taha Publication)
Something abominable or obscene, meaning anything forbidden by Allah. it can also designate fornication or foul language. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fahwa al-khitab
910
Superior meaning, when the implied meaning of a text is superior to the pronounced meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Superior meaning, when the implied meaning of a text is superior to the pronounced meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fahwani
2702
"Elocution", a technical term of ibn al-`arabi. it means Allah's directly addressing people in visionary encounters in the `alam al-mithal. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Elocution", a technical term of ibn al-`arabi. it means Allah's directly addressing people in visionary encounters in the `alam al-mithal. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fajir
1466
(Plural fujjar or fajara) a reprobate; someone who behaves immorally or sinfully; someone who disobeys the commands of Allah and commits immoral actions. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural fujjar or fajara) a reprobate; someone who behaves immorally or sinfully; someone who disobeys the commands of Allah and commits immoral actions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fajr
1467
Dawn, daybreak. there is the "false dawn" which rises without spreading out, and the"true dawn" in which the light rises and spreads. it also means the dawn prayer. among the malikis, it desig nates the two sunna rak'ats before the obligatory subh prayer while others use fajr and subh interchangeably. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dawn, daybreak. there is the "false dawn" which rises without spreading out, and the"true dawn" in which the light rises and spreads. it also means the dawn prayer. among the malikis, it desig nates the two sunna rak'ats before the obligatory subh prayer while others use fajr and subh interchangeably. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fajr
54
the obligatory salah, prayer, before sunrise.
(Source:MSA-USC)
the obligatory salah, prayer, before sunrise.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Falah
1468
Success, prosperity, the lasting attainment of that which one desires. (Source:Taha Publication)
Success, prosperity, the lasting attainment of that which one desires. (Source:Taha Publication)
Falas
426
: Bankrupt (Source:IslamIQ)
: Bankrupt (Source:IslamIQ)
Fals
1832
(Plural fulus) a small copper coin, used as small change, but with no intrinsic value. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural fulus) a small copper coin, used as small change, but with no intrinsic value. (Source:Taha Publication)
Falsafa
2422
Philosophy, which attempts to form a systematic world-view out of logical and scientific reasoning. (compare with kalam). (Source:Taha Publication)
Philosophy, which attempts to form a systematic world-view out of logical and scientific reasoning. (compare with kalam). (Source:Taha Publication)
Fana'
2705
Annihilation in Allah, the cessation of attributes, total withdrawal from the sensory. based on the qur'an: "everyone on it will pass away. " (55:26). (Source:Taha Publication)
Annihilation in Allah, the cessation of attributes, total withdrawal from the sensory. based on the qur'an: "everyone on it will pass away. " (55:26). (Source:Taha Publication)
Fana' fi'llah
2706
Annihilation in Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Annihilation in Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fana' fi'r-rasul
2707
"Annihilation in the messenger", deep love of the prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, which leads to love of Allah and ultimately annihilation in Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Annihilation in the messenger", deep love of the prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, which leads to love of Allah and ultimately annihilation in Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fana' fi'sh-shaykh
2708
"Annihilation in the shaykh", annihilation in the spiritual guide which leads to annihilation in the prophet. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Annihilation in the shaykh", annihilation in the spiritual guide which leads to annihilation in the prophet. (Source:Taha Publication)
Faqeeh
427
An Islamic scholar who can give an authoritative legal opinion or judgement. (Source:IslamIQ)
An Islamic scholar who can give an authoritative legal opinion or judgement. (Source:IslamIQ)
Faqih
55
a person who is an expert on Islamic jurisprudence (law), fiqh.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a person who is an expert on Islamic jurisprudence (law), fiqh.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Faqih
605
(Plural fuqaha') a man learned in the knowledge of fiqh (see below) who by virtue of his knowledge can give a legal judgement. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural fuqaha') a man learned in the knowledge of fiqh (see below) who by virtue of his knowledge can give a legal judgement. (Source:Taha Publication)
Faqih
1469
(Plural fugaha') a man learned in the knowledge of fiqh who by virtue of his knowledge can give a legal judgement. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural fugaha') a man learned in the knowledge of fiqh who by virtue of his knowledge can give a legal judgement. (Source:Taha Publication)
Faqih an-nafs
1999
"An expert on the self', a term used by al-ghazali for someone with expertise and understanding of the art of purifying the self. (Source:Taha Publication)
"An expert on the self', a term used by al-ghazali for someone with expertise and understanding of the art of purifying the self. (Source:Taha Publication)
Faqir
428
A poor person. (Source:IslamIQ)
A poor person. (Source:IslamIQ)
Faqir
2709
(Plural fuqara') someone who is needy or poor, used to describe someone following a spiritual tradition since the creature is poor and the creator rich. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural fuqara') someone who is needy or poor, used to describe someone following a spiritual tradition since the creature is poor and the creator rich. (Source:Taha Publication)
Faqirani
2710
Also a faqira (plural faqirat), the feminine of faqir. (Source:Taha Publication)
Also a faqira (plural faqirat), the feminine of faqir. (Source:Taha Publication)
Faqr
2711
Voluntary indigence, spiritual poverty, absolute need of Allah on the part of creatures. "o mankind! you are the poor in need of Allah whereas Allah is the rich beyond need, the praiseworthy. " (35:15). (Source:Taha Publication)
Voluntary indigence, spiritual poverty, absolute need of Allah on the part of creatures. "o mankind! you are the poor in need of Allah whereas Allah is the rich beyond need, the praiseworthy. " (35:15). (Source:Taha Publication)
Far'
606
A branch or sub-division, and (in the context of qiyas) a new legal case. (Source:Taha Publication)
A branch or sub-division, and (in the context of qiyas) a new legal case. (Source:Taha Publication)
Fara'id
607
Plural of farida, shares of inheritance; religious obligations. (Source:Taha Publication)
Plural of farida, shares of inheritance; religious obligations. (Source:Taha Publication)
