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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)
