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Nasihah
135
means sincere good advice.
(Source:MSA-USC)
means sincere good advice.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Nasik
2934
(Plural nussak): a person of great piety, ascetic. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural nussak): a person of great piety, ascetic. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nasikh
2172
Abrogating. (see mansukh). (Source:Taha Publication)
Abrogating. (see mansukh). (Source:Taha Publication)
Nasikh
1010
That which abrogates. (Source:Taha Publication)
That which abrogates. (Source:Taha Publication)
Naskh
1011
Abrogation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Abrogation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Naskh al-hukm duna't-tilawa
3343
Supersession of the ruling but not the recitation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Supersession of the ruling but not the recitation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Naskh al-hukm wa't-tilawa
3342
Supersession of both the ruling and the recitation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Supersession of both the ruling and the recitation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nass
1012
Unequivocal, clear injunction, an explicit textual meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Unequivocal, clear injunction, an explicit textual meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nass
2173
Unequivocal, clear injunction; an explicit textual meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Unequivocal, clear injunction; an explicit textual meaning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nasut
2563
Humanity, corporeality. (Source:Taha Publication)
Humanity, corporeality. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nasut
2935
Manhood, human nature. (Source:Taha Publication)
Manhood, human nature. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nation of Islam
321
An organization formed in the United States in the 1930s by Elijah Poole (later known as Elijah Muhammad), which gained prominence during the nascent civil-rights movement in the 1950s. In its efforts to uplift and provide self-worth to African-Americans, the nationalist organization espoused a doctrine of black superiority, and posited that God manifested Himself as a human being by the name of W.D. Fard, Elijah Muhammad's instructor. Such doctrines and teachings of the Nation are incompatible with the universal outlook and absolute monotheism of Islam. Unfortunately, much confusion has resulted and continues to exist due to this group's appropriation of certain Arabic terms, values, and ideas from mainstream Islam. Followers of the Nation, often incorrectly called "Black Muslims" number less than 10,000 today. Many thousands of former members entered the fold of universal Islam after the death of Elijah Muhammad in 1975 under the leadership of his son Warith Deen Muhammad. (Source:CIE)
An organization formed in the United States in the 1930s by Elijah Poole (later known as Elijah Muhammad), which gained prominence during the nascent civil-rights movement in the 1950s. In its efforts to uplift and provide self-worth to African-Americans, the nationalist organization espoused a doctrine of black superiority, and posited that God manifested Himself as a human being by the name of W.D. Fard, Elijah Muhammad's instructor. Such doctrines and teachings of the Nation are incompatible with the universal outlook and absolute monotheism of Islam. Unfortunately, much confusion has resulted and continues to exist due to this group's appropriation of certain Arabic terms, values, and ideas from mainstream Islam. Followers of the Nation, often incorrectly called "Black Muslims" number less than 10,000 today. Many thousands of former members entered the fold of universal Islam after the death of Elijah Muhammad in 1975 under the leadership of his son Warith Deen Muhammad. (Source:CIE)
Naw'
760
Species. (Source:Taha Publication)
Species. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nawadir
1670
Anecdotes. (Source:Taha Publication)
Anecdotes. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nawafil
761
Plural of nafila. (Source:Taha Publication)
Plural of nafila. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nawasib
2565
A group of people who go to extremes in their dislike of `ali or his family; they are the counterpart of the rafidites. (Source:Taha Publication)
A group of people who go to extremes in their dislike of `ali or his family; they are the counterpart of the rafidites. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nawruz
1671
Persian new year, a magian festival at the spring equinox. nikah: marriage. (Source:Taha Publication)
Persian new year, a magian festival at the spring equinox. nikah: marriage. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nazar
762
Examination, reasoning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Examination, reasoning. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nazar
1013
Examination, reasoning, intellectual examination, thinking upon a thing and trying to understand it. (Source:Taha Publication)
Examination, reasoning, intellectual examination, thinking upon a thing and trying to understand it. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nazar
2566
Examination, reasoning, intellectual examination, thinking about a thing and trying to understand it. (Source:Taha Publication)
Examination, reasoning, intellectual examination, thinking about a thing and trying to understand it. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nazar fi'l-mazalim
1014
Investigation of complaints. (Source:Taha Publication)
Investigation of complaints. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nazara
1015
Debate. (Source:Taha Publication)
Debate. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nazil
2174
A long chain of transmission. (Source:Taha Publication)
A long chain of transmission. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nazila
1016
Unprecedented legal question. (Source:Taha Publication)
Unprecedented legal question. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nazir
1017
Philosopher, debater, investigator. (Source:Taha Publication)
Philosopher, debater, investigator. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nazzar
1018
Someone who examines and decides questions of theology and jurisprudence. (Source:Taha Publication)
Someone who examines and decides questions of theology and jurisprudence. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ni`matullahiya
3119
A shiite sufi order founded by shah wall ni`matullah (d. 840/1431). (Source:Taha Publication)
A shiite sufi order founded by shah wall ni`matullah (d. 840/1431). (Source:Taha Publication)
Nifaq
2041
Hypocrisy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hypocrisy. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nifas
763
Lochia, bleeding after childbirth. (Source:Taha Publication)
Lochia, bleeding after childbirth. (Source:Taha Publication)
Night Journey and Ascension
322
See Isra' and Mi'raj. (Source:CIE)
See Isra' and Mi'raj. (Source:CIE)
Nihaya al-matlab
2337
By al-juwayni (d. 478/1085), a massive fifteen volume collection on the shafi`i school. (Source:Taha Publication)
By al-juwayni (d. 478/1085), a massive fifteen volume collection on the shafi`i school. (Source:Taha Publication)
Niqab
1672
Veil which covers the entire face, including the eyes. nisa': women. also the name of sara 4 of the qur' an. niyya: intention. (Source:Taha Publication)
Veil which covers the entire face, including the eyes. nisa': women. also the name of sara 4 of the qur' an. niyya: intention. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nis'a (Riba al)
496
A type of interest. Taking interest on loaned money. An act which Haram. See the Holy Qur'an, Al-Baqara (2):275-280 and Aali'imran(3):13O. (Source:IslamIQ)
A type of interest. Taking interest on loaned money. An act which Haram. See the Holy Qur'an, Al-Baqara (2):275-280 and Aali'imran(3):13O. (Source:IslamIQ)
Nisab
497
A threshold of wealth of which any excess is subject to Zakah. (Source:IslamIQ)
A threshold of wealth of which any excess is subject to Zakah. (Source:IslamIQ)
Nisab
764
Minimum. the minimum for the hadd of theft is three dirhams or a quarter of a dinar; and there are various minimums for zakat becoming payable: in money it is 200 dirhams or 20 dinars, in produce 5 wasqs, and in livestock 5 camels, 30 cattle, and 40 sheep or goats. (Source:Taha Publication)
Minimum. the minimum for the hadd of theft is three dirhams or a quarter of a dinar; and there are various minimums for zakat becoming payable: in money it is 200 dirhams or 20 dinars, in produce 5 wasqs, and in livestock 5 camels, 30 cattle, and 40 sheep or goats. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nisf
3345
Half of a juz'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Half of a juz'. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nisyan
2936
Forgetfulness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Forgetfulness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Niyaba
765
Proxy, representation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Proxy, representation. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nizami
3226
Abu yusuf Muhammad nizam ad-din (535/1141 - 598/1202), a persian poet and mystic, born in ganja (kirovabad), who wrote layla and majnan, which is part of a collection called the khamsa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Abu yusuf Muhammad nizam ad-din (535/1141 - 598/1202), a persian poet and mystic, born in ganja (kirovabad), who wrote layla and majnan, which is part of a collection called the khamsa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nizamu'd-din awliya'
3227
One of the greatest chisti sufi masters of mediaeval india, born in bada'un in 636/1238. after studying to become a qadi, he became the murid and eventually the successor of faridu'd-din gangi shakar. among his close followers was amir khusrau, the famous poet who developed and perfected the art of qawwali, and who immediately died on the spot when he learned that his shaykh had died, in 725/1325. they are buried not far apart in delhi, india. (Source:Taha Publication)
One of the greatest chisti sufi masters of mediaeval india, born in bada'un in 636/1238. after studying to become a qadi, he became the murid and eventually the successor of faridu'd-din gangi shakar. among his close followers was amir khusrau, the famous poet who developed and perfected the art of qawwali, and who immediately died on the spot when he learned that his shaykh had died, in 725/1325. they are buried not far apart in delhi, india. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nubawa
1673
Prophethood. (Source:Taha Publication)
Prophethood. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nuh
3471
The prophet noah. (Source:Taha Publication)
The prophet noah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nujaba'
2937
"The nobles", part of the spiritual hierarchy. they are eight (or forty) men occupied with bearing the burdens of creation who do not act on their own behalf. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The nobles", part of the spiritual hierarchy. they are eight (or forty) men occupied with bearing the burdens of creation who do not act on their own behalf. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nujum
3346
Instalments in the revelation (as opposed to its being revealed all at once). (Source:Taha Publication)
Instalments in the revelation (as opposed to its being revealed all at once). (Source:Taha Publication)
Nuqaba'
2938
They are twelve (or 300) "chiefs" and are part of the spiritual hierarchy. they know the hidden things of the selves and consciences and are able to cure people of their ignorance. (Source:Taha Publication)
They are twelve (or 300) "chiefs" and are part of the spiritual hierarchy. they know the hidden things of the selves and consciences and are able to cure people of their ignorance. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nur
1674
(Plural anwar) light. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural anwar) light. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nurbakhshiya
3120
Khorasan branch of the kubrawiya named after Muhammad ibn Muhammad called nurbakhsh (d. 869/1465). (Source:Taha Publication)
Khorasan branch of the kubrawiya named after Muhammad ibn Muhammad called nurbakhsh (d. 869/1465). (Source:Taha Publication)
Nurbaksh, muhammad
3228
(795/1393 - 869/1465), A sufi in persia who was called nurbaksh (gift of Allah) by his shaykh. he declared himself the mahdi and khalif and tried to seize power. the tariqa descending from him became shiite. (Source:Taha Publication)
(795/1393 - 869/1465), A sufi in persia who was called nurbaksh (gift of Allah) by his shaykh. he declared himself the mahdi and khalif and tried to seize power. the tariqa descending from him became shiite. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nushuz
766
Violation of marital duties on the part of of the husband or wife. (Source:Taha Publication)
Violation of marital duties on the part of of the husband or wife. (Source:Taha Publication)
Nusk
767
Religious act of worship. (Source:Taha Publication)
Religious act of worship. (Source:Taha Publication)
