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Batini
2406
Inward, esoteric. (Source:Taha Publication)
Inward, esoteric. (Source:Taha Publication)
Batiniya
2407
This usually refers to the isma`ilis who interpreted religious texts exclusively on the basis of their hidden meanings rather than their literal meanings. this type of interpretation gained currency about the 8th century among certain esoteric sects, especially the isma'ilis. they believed that beneath every obvious or literal meaning of a sacred text lay a secret, hidden meaning, which could be arrived at through ta'wil; thus, every statement, person, or object could be scrutinised in this manner to reveal its true intent. they further stated that Muhammad was only the transmitter of the literal word of god, the qur' an, but it was the imam who was empowered to interpret, through ta'wil, its true, hidden meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
This usually refers to the isma`ilis who interpreted religious texts exclusively on the basis of their hidden meanings rather than their literal meanings. this type of interpretation gained currency about the 8th century among certain esoteric sects, especially the isma'ilis. they believed that beneath every obvious or literal meaning of a sacred text lay a secret, hidden meaning, which could be arrived at through ta'wil; thus, every statement, person, or object could be scrutinised in this manner to reveal its true intent. they further stated that Muhammad was only the transmitter of the literal word of god, the qur' an, but it was the imam who was empowered to interpret, through ta'wil, its true, hidden meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Batul
33
means ascetic. It is ascribed to Fatimah (the Prophets daughter) and the Virgin Mary.
(Source:MSA-USC)
means ascetic. It is ascribed to Fatimah (the Prophets daughter) and the Virgin Mary.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Bawadi
34
plural form of Badiyyah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
plural form of Badiyyah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Bay'
1106
(Plural buyu `) sale; there are various types of sale such as munabadha, mulamasa, muhagala, mukhadara, hasa, etc. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural buyu `) sale; there are various types of sale such as munabadha, mulamasa, muhagala, mukhadara, hasa, etc. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bay'a
1441
Literally it means the striking together of the hands of two contracting parties to ratify a contract; hence the act of swearing allegiance. (Source:Taha Publication)
Literally it means the striking together of the hands of two contracting parties to ratify a contract; hence the act of swearing allegiance. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bay'ah
35
it is an oath of allegiance. To make a pledge.
(Source:MSA-USC)
it is an oath of allegiance. To make a pledge.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Bayaan
563
Speech (Source:IslamiCity)
Speech (Source:IslamiCity)
Bayan
894
Clarification, elucidation: either of the substance of a meaning in the qur'an or of the meaning of that substance. (Source:Taha Publication)
Clarification, elucidation: either of the substance of a meaning in the qur'an or of the meaning of that substance. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bayram
1442
Turkish name for `id. (Source:Taha Publication)
Turkish name for `id. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bayt al-haram
1310
"The sacred house", the ka'ba. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The sacred house", the ka'ba. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bayt al-hikma
2408
An academy founded by the `abbasid khalif al-ma'mun. (Source:Taha Publication)
An academy founded by the `abbasid khalif al-ma'mun. (Source:Taha Publication)
Baytu'llah
1309
"The house of Allah", the ka'ba. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The house of Allah", the ka'ba. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bayyina
591
Oral testimony. (Source:Taha Publication)
Oral testimony. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bayyina
3275
(Plural bayyinat) a piece of evidence which is clear and demonstrates the truth; testimony. such clear demonstrative evidence reinforces belief. bayyinat can be either verses of the qur'an or natural phenomena. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural bayyinat) a piece of evidence which is clear and demonstrates the truth; testimony. such clear demonstrative evidence reinforces belief. bayyinat can be either verses of the qur'an or natural phenomena. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bedug
1444
A drum used in indonesia to call people to the prayer in forested areas where the voice does not carry, (Source:Taha Publication)
A drum used in indonesia to call people to the prayer in forested areas where the voice does not carry, (Source:Taha Publication)
Bektashi
3106
Sufi order, popular among ottoman janissaries, founded by hajji bektash wall of khorasan (d. 739/1338). somewhat eclectic, with strong shiite tendencies. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sufi order, popular among ottoman janissaries, founded by hajji bektash wall of khorasan (d. 739/1338). somewhat eclectic, with strong shiite tendencies. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bi shar'
2687
A persian term meaning "without shari`a", a term applied to those who disregard legal obligations. (Source:Taha Publication)
A persian term meaning "without shari`a", a term applied to those who disregard legal obligations. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bi'l-ma`ruf
1275
According to reasonable usage, in a correct and commonly acceptable manner. (Source:Taha Publication)
According to reasonable usage, in a correct and commonly acceptable manner. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bi'thah
37
the beginning of the Prophet's mission, his call to Prophethood in 610 C.E..
(Source:MSA-USC)
the beginning of the Prophet's mission, his call to Prophethood in 610 C.E..
(Source:MSA-USC)
Bid'a haqiqiya
2410
Absolute innovation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Absolute innovation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bid'a idafiya
2411
Relative innovation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Relative innovation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bid`a
2409
Innovation, changing the original teaching of the prophet, something introduced into islam after the formative period. (Source:Taha Publication)
Innovation, changing the original teaching of the prophet, something introduced into islam after the formative period. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bida`a
1107
(Plural bada `i) goods, merchandise; a share in a business venture. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural bada `i) goods, merchandise; a share in a business venture. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bidayat al-mujtahid
2288
"The beginning of the mujtahid" by ibn rushd, a systematic account of the principles of derivation of judgements in fiqh. his scope extends to the other schools of fiqh. some consider it to be the best book written in the maliki school. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The beginning of the mujtahid" by ibn rushd, a systematic account of the principles of derivation of judgements in fiqh. his scope extends to the other schools of fiqh. some consider it to be the best book written in the maliki school. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bila kayf
2412
"Without asking how", to avoid conceptualising or specifying or anthropomorphising metaphorical expressions like "hand of Allah" or "descent". (Source:Taha Publication)
"Without asking how", to avoid conceptualising or specifying or anthropomorphising metaphorical expressions like "hand of Allah" or "descent". (Source:Taha Publication)
Bilal ibn Rabah
(bee-laal ibin ra-baah)
232
An early convert to Islam, he was one of the Sahabah (companions) of the Prophet. He was also the first mueddhin (caller to prayer) in Muslim history. (Source:CIE)
An early convert to Islam, he was one of the Sahabah (companions) of the Prophet. He was also the first mueddhin (caller to prayer) in Muslim history. (Source:CIE)
Bilqis
3417
The queen of saba' or sheba. (Source:Taha Publication)
The queen of saba' or sheba. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bint labun
592
A two-year-old she-camel. the proper age for a camel paid in zakat for 36 to 45 camels. (Source:Taha Publication)
A two-year-old she-camel. the proper age for a camel paid in zakat for 36 to 45 camels. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bint makhad
593
A one-year-old she-camel. the proper age for a camel paid in zakat for 25 to 35 camels. (Source:Taha Publication)
A one-year-old she-camel. the proper age for a camel paid in zakat for 25 to 35 camels. (Source:Taha Publication)
Binyamin
3418
Benjamin, the younger brother of the prophet yusuf. (Source:Taha Publication)
Benjamin, the younger brother of the prophet yusuf. (Source:Taha Publication)
Birr
1993
Kindness, solicitous regard for parents and others, piety towards Allah, gentle behaviour and regard for others, obedience to Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Kindness, solicitous regard for parents and others, piety towards Allah, gentle behaviour and regard for others, obedience to Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bishr ibn al-harith
3174
Abu nasr ibn al-harith al-hafi, born near marw in about 150/767 and converted from a life of dissipation. he studied hadith in baghdad and then became a mendicant, dying in baghdad in 227/841. he was much admired by ahmad ibn hanbal. (Source:Taha Publication)
Abu nasr ibn al-harith al-hafi, born near marw in about 150/767 and converted from a life of dissipation. he studied hadith in baghdad and then became a mendicant, dying in baghdad in 227/841. he was much admired by ahmad ibn hanbal. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bismi'llah ar-rahman ar-rahim
3276
The basmala: "in the name of Allah,the all-merciful, the all-compassionate". (Source:Taha Publication)
The basmala: "in the name of Allah,the all-merciful, the all-compassionate". (Source:Taha Publication)
Bismi'llah ar-rahman ar-rahim
1857
The basmala. "in the name of Allah, the all-merciful, the all-compassionate". (Source:Taha Publication)
The basmala. "in the name of Allah, the all-merciful, the all-compassionate". (Source:Taha Publication)
Bismillahir rahmanir rahim
-
38
This is a phrase from the Qur'an that is recited before reading the Qur'an. It is to be read immediately after one reads the phrase:A'uzu Billahi Minashaitanir Rajim.
This phrase is also recited before doing any daily activity. The meaning of it is:In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
(Source:MSA-USC)
This is a phrase from the Qur'an that is recited before reading the Qur'an. It is to be read immediately after one reads the phrase:A'uzu Billahi Minashaitanir Rajim.
This phrase is also recited before doing any daily activity. The meaning of it is:In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Black Muslims
233
A term designating African-Americans who adhere to the teachings of the organization known as the Nation of Islam. So-called "Black Muslims" are not to be confused with Muslims (followers of universal Islam) of African-American or African origin. Likewise, the Nation of Islam, a nationalistic organization, is not to be confused with the mainstream, universal world religion Islam. (Source:CIE)
A term designating African-Americans who adhere to the teachings of the organization known as the Nation of Islam. So-called "Black Muslims" are not to be confused with Muslims (followers of universal Islam) of African-American or African origin. Likewise, the Nation of Islam, a nationalistic organization, is not to be confused with the mainstream, universal world religion Islam. (Source:CIE)
Budala'
2688
Another plural of badl. ibn al-`arabi says that they are not the same as the abdal, but are twelve other people. (Source:Taha Publication)
Another plural of badl. ibn al-`arabi says that they are not the same as the abdal, but are twelve other people. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bukhl
1994
Niggardliness, stinginess, avarice; denying the poor any one's excess wealth; withholding that which it is not lawful to withhold. (Source:Taha Publication)
Niggardliness, stinginess, avarice; denying the poor any one's excess wealth; withholding that which it is not lawful to withhold. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bulugh
594
The age of sexual maturity. (Source:Taha Publication)
The age of sexual maturity. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bulugh
1276
The age of puberty, physical sexual maturity. (Source:Taha Publication)
The age of puberty, physical sexual maturity. (Source:Taha Publication)
Buraq
(boo-raak)
234
A winged creature, unknown to earth, which transported Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Jerusalem and thence to Heaven during his miraculous Night Journey and Ascension (Isra' and Mir'aj) in 619 C.E. (Source:CIE)
A winged creature, unknown to earth, which transported Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Jerusalem and thence to Heaven during his miraculous Night Journey and Ascension (Isra' and Mir'aj) in 619 C.E. (Source:CIE)
Burhan
2413
Demonstration, demonstrative reasoning, definite proof. (Source:Taha Publication)
Demonstration, demonstrative reasoning, definite proof. (Source:Taha Publication)
Burhaniya
3107
Egyptian tariqa, a branch of the shadhili tariqa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Egyptian tariqa, a branch of the shadhili tariqa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Burnz
2689
Exteriorisation, being present at different places at the same time. (see badl). (Source:Taha Publication)
Exteriorisation, being present at different places at the same time. (see badl). (Source:Taha Publication)
Busr
39
means partially ripe dates.
(Source:MSA-USC)
means partially ripe dates.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Busr
1446
Partially ripe dates. (Source:Taha Publication)
Partially ripe dates. (Source:Taha Publication)
Butriya
2414
(Or batriya) a zaydi sect who said that `all was best, but that he had entrusted the imamate to abu bakr and 'umar. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Or batriya) a zaydi sect who said that `all was best, but that he had entrusted the imamate to abu bakr and 'umar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Buyu`
1108
Sales, the plural of bay'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sales, the plural of bay'. (Source:Taha Publication)
