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Hakim
2438
(Plural hukama') sage. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural hukama') sage. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hal
2741
(Plural ahwal) state, your transient inward state. (cf. maqam). (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural ahwal) state, your transient inward state. (cf. maqam). (Source:Taha Publication)
Halaga
1492
A circle of people gathered for the purpose of study. halif (plural hulafa'): confederate, ally. hammam: bath-house. (Source:Taha Publication)
A circle of people gathered for the purpose of study. halif (plural hulafa'): confederate, ally. hammam: bath-house. (Source:Taha Publication)
Halal
630
Lawful in the shari`a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Lawful in the shari`a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Halal
(ha-laal)
-
261
Arabic term designating that which is deemed lawful in Islam, based on the two authoritative sources, the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. (Source:CIE)
Arabic term designating that which is deemed lawful in Islam, based on the two authoritative sources, the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. (Source:CIE)
Halal
438
An act or product that is permitted by Islam. (Source:IslamIQ)
An act or product that is permitted by Islam. (Source:IslamIQ)
Halal
1491
Lawful in the shara`a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Lawful in the shara`a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Halif
70
a person who enjoys the protection of a tribe but does not belong to it by blood.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a person who enjoys the protection of a tribe but does not belong to it by blood.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Halqa
2742
A circle, gathering. (Source:Taha Publication)
A circle, gathering. (Source:Taha Publication)
Halqah
71
a group of students involved in the study of Islam.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a group of students involved in the study of Islam.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Halvetiyye
3110
See khalwatiya. (Source:Taha Publication)
See khalwatiya. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hamalat al-'arsh
1916
"The bearers of the throne", the eight angels who are the bearers of the divine throne. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The bearers of the throne", the eight angels who are the bearers of the divine throne. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haman
3426
The minister of pharaoh mentioned in the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
The minister of pharaoh mentioned in the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hamzah
(hum-zah)
262
Uncle of Prophet Muhammad and one of his Sahabah. He is fondly remembered by Muslims for his support of the Prophet at a time when most other relatives turned away from him because he called on people to worship God alone. (Source:CIE)
Uncle of Prophet Muhammad and one of his Sahabah. He is fondly remembered by Muslims for his support of the Prophet at a time when most other relatives turned away from him because he called on people to worship God alone. (Source:CIE)
Hanafi
443
Islamic school of law founded by Imam Abu Hanifa. Followers of this school are known as the Hanafis. (Source:IslamIQ)
Islamic school of law founded by Imam Abu Hanifa. Followers of this school are known as the Hanafis. (Source:IslamIQ)
Hanif
(HANEEF)
72
people who during the time of Jahiliyyah rejected the idolatry in their society. These people were in search for the true religion of Prophet Abraham.
(Source:MSA-USC)
people who during the time of Jahiliyyah rejected the idolatry in their society. These people were in search for the true religion of Prophet Abraham.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Hanif
1493
(Pl. hunafa) one who possesses the true religion innately. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Pl. hunafa) one who possesses the true religion innately. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hanif
2439
(Plural hunafa') one who possesses the true religion innately. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural hunafa') one who possesses the true religion innately. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hanna
3427
Anna, the name given by commentators for the wife of `imran and the mother of maryam. (Source:Taha Publication)
Anna, the name given by commentators for the wife of `imran and the mother of maryam. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hanut
1495
An aromatic compound of camphor, reed perfume and red and white sandalwood used for perfuming shrouds. harbm: unlawful in the shad'a. (Source:Taha Publication)
An aromatic compound of camphor, reed perfume and red and white sandalwood used for perfuming shrouds. harbm: unlawful in the shad'a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haq
445
Legal right. (Source:IslamIQ)
Legal right. (Source:IslamIQ)
Haqa'iq
2743
Realities, the plural of haqiqa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Realities, the plural of haqiqa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haqa'iq at-tafsir
3536
"The truths of tafsir" by abu 'abdu'r-rahman as-sulami (325/936 - 412/1021) he quotes extensively from the tafsir of ibn 'ata', an earlier sufi (d. 309/922) and companion of al-junayd, and seeks to bring out the mystical allusions in the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The truths of tafsir" by abu 'abdu'r-rahman as-sulami (325/936 - 412/1021) he quotes extensively from the tafsir of ibn 'ata', an earlier sufi (d. 309/922) and companion of al-junayd, and seeks to bring out the mystical allusions in the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haqiqa
2744
An essential reality which does not admit of abrogation and remains in equal force from the time of adam to the end of theworld. (Source:Taha Publication)
An essential reality which does not admit of abrogation and remains in equal force from the time of adam to the end of theworld. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haqq al-`abd
917
Right of man, or private right; the right of the injured person to demand redress. (Source:Taha Publication)
Right of man, or private right; the right of the injured person to demand redress. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haqq al-khiyar
1128
The option to withdraw from a transaction. there are three kinds (see khiyar). (Source:Taha Publication)
The option to withdraw from a transaction. there are three kinds (see khiyar). (Source:Taha Publication)
Haqq al-yaqin
2747
: Real certitude, the reality of certainty which is reached in fana'. (Source:Taha Publication)
: Real certitude, the reality of certainty which is reached in fana'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haqq allah
918
Right of Allah or public right; the punishment which the judge must inflict for certain crimes. (Source:Taha Publication)
Right of Allah or public right; the punishment which the judge must inflict for certain crimes. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haraam
(ha-raam)
-
263
Arabic term designating that which is deemed unlawful or forbidden in Islam, based on the two authoritative sources, the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. Muslims must refrain from all things or actions designated haram. (Source:CIE)
Arabic term designating that which is deemed unlawful or forbidden in Islam, based on the two authoritative sources, the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. Muslims must refrain from all things or actions designated haram. (Source:CIE)
Haraj
631
An impediment. (Source:Taha Publication)
An impediment. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haram
632
Unlawful in the shari `a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Unlawful in the shari `a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haram
-
75
a Haram is a sanctuary, a sacred territory. Mecca has been considered a Haram since the time of Abraham. All things within the limit of the Haram are protected and considered inviolable Madinah was also declared a Haram by the Prophet.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a Haram is a sanctuary, a sacred territory. Mecca has been considered a Haram since the time of Abraham. All things within the limit of the Haram are protected and considered inviolable Madinah was also declared a Haram by the Prophet.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Haram
444
An act or product which is unlawful or prohibited in Islam. (Source:IslamIQ)
An act or product which is unlawful or prohibited in Islam. (Source:IslamIQ)
Haram
1322
Sacred precinct, a protected area in which certain behaviour is forbidden and other behaviour necessary. the area around the ka'ba in makka is a haram, and the area around the prophet's mosque in madina is a haram. they are referred to together as the haramayn, `the two ha rams'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sacred precinct, a protected area in which certain behaviour is forbidden and other behaviour necessary. the area around the ka'ba in makka is a haram, and the area around the prophet's mosque in madina is a haram. they are referred to together as the haramayn, `the two ha rams'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Haram
1497
The harem, something forbidden to those who do not have permission to enter, particularly women's apartments; it is also used to denote parts of land withdrawn from cultivation because they are needed to gain access to other land or property. (Source:Taha Publication)
The harem, something forbidden to those who do not have permission to enter, particularly women's apartments; it is also used to denote parts of land withdrawn from cultivation because they are needed to gain access to other land or property. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harba
1496
A short spear, javelin. (Source:Taha Publication)
A short spear, javelin. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harbi
633
A belligerent. (Source:Taha Publication)
A belligerent. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harf
3290
(Plural ahruf) one of the seven modes or manners of readings in which the qur'an was revealed. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural ahruf) one of the seven modes or manners of readings in which the qur'an was revealed. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harf wa jarh
3291
"Letters and sounds", the qur'an when it is is articulated. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Letters and sounds", the qur'an when it is is articulated. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harithiya
2440
A sub-sect of the ibadites, the followers of al-harith ibn mazyad al-ibadi, who held mu'tazilite views. (Source:Taha Publication)
A sub-sect of the ibadites, the followers of al-harith ibn mazyad al-ibadi, who held mu'tazilite views. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harraqiya
3111
Moroccan branch of the darqawa since the 19th century, who have kept the old andalusian tradition of music alive. (Source:Taha Publication)
Moroccan branch of the darqawa since the 19th century, who have kept the old andalusian tradition of music alive. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harun
3428
The prophet aaron, the brother of musa. (Source:Taha Publication)
The prophet aaron, the brother of musa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harut and marut
3429
The two angels mentioned in the qur'an (2:102) in babel from whom people learned magic. some commentators state that they are two kings rather than two angels. (Source:Taha Publication)
The two angels mentioned in the qur'an (2:102) in babel from whom people learned magic. some commentators state that they are two kings rather than two angels. (Source:Taha Publication)
Harut and marut
1917
The two angels mentioned in the qur'an (2:102) in babel from whom people learned magic. some commentators state that they are two kings rather than two angels (malik rather than malak). (Source:Taha Publication)
The two angels mentioned in the qur'an (2:102) in babel from whom people learned magic. some commentators state that they are two kings rather than two angels (malik rather than malak). (Source:Taha Publication)
Hasad
2013
Envy of what someone else has and wishing that they did not possess it and would lose it. (compare with ghibta). (Source:Taha Publication)
Envy of what someone else has and wishing that they did not possess it and would lose it. (compare with ghibta). (Source:Taha Publication)
Hasan
2099
Good, excellent, often used to describe a hadith which is reliable, but which is not as well authenticated as one which is sahih. (Source:Taha Publication)
Good, excellent, often used to describe a hadith which is reliable, but which is not as well authenticated as one which is sahih. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hasan
634
An adjective describing a married person, from hisn, a fortress. a person who has become muhsin by marriage is subject to the full hadd punishment of death for zina. (Source:Taha Publication)
An adjective describing a married person, from hisn, a fortress. a person who has become muhsin by marriage is subject to the full hadd punishment of death for zina. (Source:Taha Publication)
