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Deen
240
A term commonly used to mean "religion," but actually referring to the totality of Muslim beliefs and practices. Thus, Islam as a deen is a "complete way of life." (Source:CIE)
A term commonly used to mean "religion," but actually referring to the totality of Muslim beliefs and practices. Thus, Islam as a deen is a "complete way of life." (Source:CIE)
Deen
1453
See din. (Source:Taha Publication)
See din. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhabiha
1454
(Plural dhaba'ih) an animal slaughtered for food. dhanb (plural dhunub): wrong action, sin. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural dhaba'ih) an animal slaughtered for food. dhanb (plural dhunub): wrong action, sin. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhaman al-'Amal
417
Liability underlying a partnership formed on the basis of labor, where the partner is liable for performing the contract or completing the work accepted by either partner. (Source:IslamIQ)
Liability underlying a partnership formed on the basis of labor, where the partner is liable for performing the contract or completing the work accepted by either partner. (Source:IslamIQ)
Dhaman al-Thaman
418
Liability underlying a partnership formed on the basis of credit-worthiness where each partner is liable, jointly and severally, for paying the price of goods bought on credit. (Source:IslamIQ)
Liability underlying a partnership formed on the basis of credit-worthiness where each partner is liable, jointly and severally, for paying the price of goods bought on credit. (Source:IslamIQ)
Dhat
2693
Essence, quiddity, the absolute being stripped of all modes, relations and aspects. also called al-mahiyya. (Source:Taha Publication)
Essence, quiddity, the absolute being stripped of all modes, relations and aspects. also called al-mahiyya. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhat
2419
Essence. (Source:Taha Publication)
Essence. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhat 'irq
1311
The miqat of the people of iraq. it is a ruined town two stages from makka. (Source:Taha Publication)
The miqat of the people of iraq. it is a ruined town two stages from makka. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhawq
2694
Tasting, experience of direct knowledge, sapience (with the original sense of the latin sapere, to taste). one of the first manifestations on the path. (Source:Taha Publication)
Tasting, experience of direct knowledge, sapience (with the original sense of the latin sapere, to taste). one of the first manifestations on the path. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhihar
601
See zihar. (Source:Taha Publication)
See zihar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhikr
(dhik-er)
241
Remembrance of Allah [God] through verbal or mental repetition of His divine attributes or various religious formulas, such as "Soob-han Allah," meaning "Glory be to God." Dhikr is a common practice among all Muslims, but is especially emphasized by Sufis. (Source:CIE)
Remembrance of Allah [God] through verbal or mental repetition of His divine attributes or various religious formulas, such as "Soob-han Allah," meaning "Glory be to God." Dhikr is a common practice among all Muslims, but is especially emphasized by Sufis. (Source:CIE)
Dhikr
2695
Lit. remembrance, mention. commonly used, it means invocation of Allah by repetition of his names or particular formulae. forms include: dhikr al-lisan, dhikr with the tongue; dhikr an-nafs, recollection of theself which is inward and not audible; dhikr al-qalb, the contemplation of the heart; dhikr ar-ruh, dhikr with the spirit; dhikr as-sirr, dhikr of the inner secret; dhikr al-khafi, secret recollection; dhikr akhfa al-khafi, the most secret remembrance of the secret. (Source:Taha Publication)
Lit. remembrance, mention. commonly used, it means invocation of Allah by repetition of his names or particular formulae. forms include: dhikr al-lisan, dhikr with the tongue; dhikr an-nafs, recollection of theself which is inward and not audible; dhikr al-qalb, the contemplation of the heart; dhikr ar-ruh, dhikr with the spirit; dhikr as-sirr, dhikr of the inner secret; dhikr al-khafi, secret recollection; dhikr akhfa al-khafi, the most secret remembrance of the secret. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhikru'llah
2696
"Remembrance or invocation of Allah". (Source:Taha Publication)
"Remembrance or invocation of Allah". (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhikru'llah
3278
"Remembrance of Allah". (Source:Taha Publication)
"Remembrance of Allah". (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhilla
2697
Lowliness, abasement to Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Lowliness, abasement to Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhimma
599
Obligation or contract, in particular a treaty of protection for non-muslims living in muslim territory. (Source:Taha Publication)
Obligation or contract, in particular a treaty of protection for non-muslims living in muslim territory. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhimmi
600
A non-muslim living under the protection of muslim rule. (Source:Taha Publication)
A non-muslim living under the protection of muslim rule. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhimmi
46
a non-Muslim living under the protection of a Muslim state. He is exempt from duties of Islam like military and zakah but must instead pay a tax called jizyah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a non-Muslim living under the protection of a Muslim state. He is exempt from duties of Islam like military and zakah but must instead pay a tax called jizyah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Dhimmi
(dhim-mee)
242
A person belonging to the category of "protected people" (ahl ad-dhimmah) within the Islamic state. Historically, Jews and Christians traditionally received this status due to their belief in One God, but others such as Zoroastrians, Buddhists and Hindus were also included. Dhimmis had full rights to practice their faith and implement their own religious laws within their communities. In exchange for a guarantee of protection and exemption from military service, dhimmis payed a specific tax to the state, just as their fellow Muslim citizens did. (Source:CIE)
A person belonging to the category of "protected people" (ahl ad-dhimmah) within the Islamic state. Historically, Jews and Christians traditionally received this status due to their belief in One God, but others such as Zoroastrians, Buddhists and Hindus were also included. Dhimmis had full rights to practice their faith and implement their own religious laws within their communities. In exchange for a guarantee of protection and exemption from military service, dhimmis payed a specific tax to the state, just as their fellow Muslim citizens did. (Source:CIE)
Dhimmi
1456
A non-muslim living under the protection of muslim rule on payment of the jizya. (Source:Taha Publication)
A non-muslim living under the protection of muslim rule on payment of the jizya. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhira`
1829
(Plural adhru `) a cubit varying from 45 cm to 66.5 cm. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural adhru `) a cubit varying from 45 cm to 66.5 cm. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhn'l-hijja
1457
The twelfth month of the muslim lunar calendar in which the hajj takes place. (Source:Taha Publication)
The twelfth month of the muslim lunar calendar in which the hajj takes place. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhn'l-qa`da
1459
The eleventh month of the muslim lunar calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
The eleventh month of the muslim lunar calendar. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu mahram
602
A male, whom a woman can never marry because of close relationship (e.g. a brother, a father, an uncle etc.); or her own husband. (Source:Taha Publication)
A male, whom a woman can never marry because of close relationship (e.g. a brother, a father, an uncle etc.); or her own husband. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'l-hulayfa
1312
The miqat of the people of madina, now called bayar 'ali. (Source:Taha Publication)
The miqat of the people of madina, now called bayar 'ali. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'l-kifl
3420
A prophet mentioned in the qur'an in 21:85, possibly ezekiel. (Source:Taha Publication)
A prophet mentioned in the qur'an in 21:85, possibly ezekiel. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'l-qarnayn
3422
"The two-horned", a name given to a great ruler in the past who ruled all over the world, and was a true believer. it is often thought to refer to alexander the great. his story is mentioned in the qur'an (18:83-99). (Source:Taha Publication)
"The two-horned", a name given to a great ruler in the past who ruled all over the world, and was a true believer. it is often thought to refer to alexander the great. his story is mentioned in the qur'an (18:83-99). (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'n-nun
3421
"He of the whale", jonah or yunus. (Source:Taha Publication)
"He of the whale", jonah or yunus. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'n-nun al-misri
3182
The ascetic and gnostic of Allah, abu'l-fayd thawban ibn ibrahim, a man of knowledge and virtue. of nubian origin, he was born at akhmin in upper egypt, in about 180/796, studied under several teachers and travelled extensively through arabia and syria. in 214/829 al-mutawakkil accused him of zandaqa but having listened to him, released him. he is said to be the first to have given a systematic explanation of the states (ahwal) and stations (maqamat) on the spiritual path. he died in giza in 245/859. (Source:Taha Publication)
The ascetic and gnostic of Allah, abu'l-fayd thawban ibn ibrahim, a man of knowledge and virtue. of nubian origin, he was born at akhmin in upper egypt, in about 180/796, studied under several teachers and travelled extensively through arabia and syria. in 214/829 al-mutawakkil accused him of zandaqa but having listened to him, released him. he is said to be the first to have given a systematic explanation of the states (ahwal) and stations (maqamat) on the spiritual path. he died in giza in 245/859. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'r-rahm
1278
(Plural ulu'l-arham) relatives who receive none of the fixed shares of inheritance and are not among the `asaba; blood relatives on the mother's side. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural ulu'l-arham) relatives who receive none of the fixed shares of inheritance and are not among the `asaba; blood relatives on the mother's side. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu-n nurayn
(ZHU-N NURAYN)
47
it means 'Possessor of the Two Lights'. It is used to refer to Uthman ibn Affan because he married two of the Prophet's daughters.
(Source:MSA-USC)
it means 'Possessor of the Two Lights'. It is used to refer to Uthman ibn Affan because he married two of the Prophet's daughters.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Dhuhr
1460
See zuhr. (Source:Taha Publication)
See zuhr. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dimar
1114
Bad debt. (Source:Taha Publication)
Bad debt. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dimar
603
A bad debt; property which has slipped out of one's possession with little chance of recovery (like fugitive slaves). according to the malikis, if it is gold or silver, zakat is paid for one year only on it when it is removed. if it is cattle, then it is for all the past years. (Source:Taha Publication)
A bad debt; property which has slipped out of one's possession with little chance of recovery (like fugitive slaves). according to the malikis, if it is gold or silver, zakat is paid for one year only on it when it is removed. if it is cattle, then it is for all the past years. (Source:Taha Publication)
Diminishing Musharakah
423
Another form of Musharakah (a financing mode), developed in recent years. According to this concept, a financier and his client participate either in the joint ownership of a property or equipment, or in a joint commercial enterprise. The share of the financier is further divided into a number of units and it is understood that the client will purchase the units of the share of the financier one by one periodically, thus increasing his own share until all the units of the financier are purchased by him so as to make him the sole owner of the property, or the commercial enterprise, as the case may be. (Source:IslamIQ)
Another form of Musharakah (a financing mode), developed in recent years. According to this concept, a financier and his client participate either in the joint ownership of a property or equipment, or in a joint commercial enterprise. The share of the financier is further divided into a number of units and it is understood that the client will purchase the units of the share of the financier one by one periodically, thus increasing his own share until all the units of the financier are purchased by him so as to make him the sole owner of the property, or the commercial enterprise, as the case may be. (Source:IslamIQ)
Din
1461
Often written deen, the life-transaction, lit. the debt between two parties, in this usage between the creator and created. the plural is adyan. (Source:Taha Publication)
Often written deen, the life-transaction, lit. the debt between two parties, in this usage between the creator and created. the plural is adyan. (Source:Taha Publication)
Din
48
means way of life or religion.
(Source:MSA-USC)
means way of life or religion.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Dinar
421
Gold coinage; one dinar is 4.4 grams of gold. (Source:IslamIQ)
Gold coinage; one dinar is 4.4 grams of gold. (Source:IslamIQ)
Dinar
1830
(Plural dananir) a gold coin 4.4 gm in weight. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural dananir) a gold coin 4.4 gm in weight. (Source:Taha Publication)
Diraya
3279
Deduction (as istinbat): analysis of scripture. (Source:Taha Publication)
Deduction (as istinbat): analysis of scripture. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dirham
1831
(Plural darahim) a silver coin 3.08 gm in weight. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural darahim) a silver coin 3.08 gm in weight. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dirham
422
Name of a unit of currency, usually a silver coin used in the past in several Muslim countries and still used in some Muslim countries, such as Morocco and United Arab Emirates. (Source:IslamIQ)
Name of a unit of currency, usually a silver coin used in the past in several Muslim countries and still used in some Muslim countries, such as Morocco and United Arab Emirates. (Source:IslamIQ)
Dirham
49
a silver coin.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a silver coin.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Diwan
2698
A collection of poems primarily concerned with the declaration of haqiqa, a description of the tariqa, and confirmation of the shari `a. (Source:Taha Publication)
A collection of poems primarily concerned with the declaration of haqiqa, a description of the tariqa, and confirmation of the shari `a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Diya
604
Financial compensation (blood money) for homicide or injury. (Source:Taha Publication)
Financial compensation (blood money) for homicide or injury. (Source:Taha Publication)
Dome of the Rock
243
Name of the famous masjid in Jerusalem built around 691 C.E. by the Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik. The rock within the masjid structure is believed to be the point from which Muhammad was miraculously ascended to Heaven in 619 C.E. (Source:CIE)
Name of the famous masjid in Jerusalem built around 691 C.E. by the Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik. The rock within the masjid structure is believed to be the point from which Muhammad was miraculously ascended to Heaven in 619 C.E. (Source:CIE)
Druzes
2420
A heterodox sect which developed out of fatimid isma`ilism and the 5th/llth century agitation of the qarmatians. today there are about half a million druzes living in syria, lebanon, and palestine who are not considered to be muslims either by the shiites or the sunnis. (Source:Taha Publication)
A heterodox sect which developed out of fatimid isma`ilism and the 5th/llth century agitation of the qarmatians. today there are about half a million druzes living in syria, lebanon, and palestine who are not considered to be muslims either by the shiites or the sunnis. (Source:Taha Publication)
Du'a
(doo-ah)
-
244
Term designating personal prayer, supplication, and communication with God, as distinct from salah (formal worship). Muslims make du'as for many reasons and at various times, such as after salah, before eating a meal, before retiring to sleep, or to commemorate an auspicious occasion such as the birth of a child. Personal du'as can be made in any language, whereas salah is performed in Arabic. (Source:CIE)
Term designating personal prayer, supplication, and communication with God, as distinct from salah (formal worship). Muslims make du'as for many reasons and at various times, such as after salah, before eating a meal, before retiring to sleep, or to commemorate an auspicious occasion such as the birth of a child. Personal du'as can be made in any language, whereas salah is performed in Arabic. (Source:CIE)
