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Sahib
2189
Healthy and sound with no defects, used to describe an authentic hadith. (Source:Taha Publication)
Healthy and sound with no defects, used to describe an authentic hadith. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib
1721
(Plural ashab) lit. companion, also a graduate student in a madrasa. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural ashab) lit. companion, also a graduate student in a madrasa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib
1040
Lit. companion, also a graduate student in a madrasa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Lit. companion, also a graduate student in a madrasa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib al-hut
3480
"The man of the fish", the prophet yunus. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The man of the fish", the prophet yunus. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib al-Mal
517
The financier in the mudharabah form of partnership agreement. Plural of Ashab al-mal. The sahib al-mal (also, rabb al-mal) provides the finance while the mudarib provides the entrepreneurship and management. There can be many ashab al-mal and mudaribs in a given muddrabah agreement. (Source:IslamIQ)
The financier in the mudharabah form of partnership agreement. Plural of Ashab al-mal. The sahib al-mal (also, rabb al-mal) provides the finance while the mudarib provides the entrepreneurship and management. There can be many ashab al-mal and mudaribs in a given muddrabah agreement. (Source:IslamIQ)
Sahib al-yamin
1966
"Companion of the right", one of the recording angels; also an inhabitant of the garden. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Companion of the right", one of the recording angels; also an inhabitant of the garden. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib as-sur
1965
"The possessor of the trumpet", meaning the angel israfil. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The possessor of the trumpet", meaning the angel israfil. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib ash-shimal
1964
"Companion of the left", one of the recording angels; also an inhabitant of the fire. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Companion of the left", one of the recording angels; also an inhabitant of the fire. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahifa
2188
A collection of hadiths written down by one of the companions during his lifetime or by their followers in the next generation. they are also described as rasa'il and kutub. (Source:Taha Publication)
A collection of hadiths written down by one of the companions during his lifetime or by their followers in the next generation. they are also described as rasa'il and kutub. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahifa
1722
(Plural suhuf) portion of writing, page, a book revealed to a prophet, (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural suhuf) portion of writing, page, a book revealed to a prophet, (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahifah
163
a page or manuscript.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a page or manuscript.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sahih
1041
Healthy and sound with no defects, used to describe an authentic hadith. (Source:Taha Publication)
Healthy and sound with no defects, used to describe an authentic hadith. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahih
1222
A valid sale. (Source:Taha Publication)
A valid sale. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahih al-bukhari
2258
(D. 256/870). generally accepted to be the most reliable and most prestigious of the collections of hadith. it is a jami ` collection and a musannaf. a1-bukhari was said to have revised it three times. al-bukhari sought to list only hadiths which possessed uninterrupted chains of credible authorities. he wished to impress the contents on the reader and to that end divided the book into more than a hundred chapters with 3,450 sub-sections, each with a heading to indicate the contents. (Source:Taha Publication)
(D. 256/870). generally accepted to be the most reliable and most prestigious of the collections of hadith. it is a jami ` collection and a musannaf. a1-bukhari was said to have revised it three times. al-bukhari sought to list only hadiths which possessed uninterrupted chains of credible authorities. he wished to impress the contents on the reader and to that end divided the book into more than a hundred chapters with 3,450 sub-sections, each with a heading to indicate the contents. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahih ibn hibban
2259
(D. 354/965). the hadiths in this book are arranged neither as in a musannaf nor as in a musnad. his collection contains 2,647 hadiths that do not appear in the collections of either al-lbukhari or muslim. (Source:Taha Publication)
(D. 354/965). the hadiths in this book are arranged neither as in a musannaf nor as in a musnad. his collection contains 2,647 hadiths that do not appear in the collections of either al-lbukhari or muslim. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahih muslim
2260
(D. 261/875). it is considered to be one of the two most reliable collections of hadith. it includes 12,000 hadiths (with 4,000 repetitions). since it does not contain a complete chapter on tafsir, it is not considered a jami `. muslim is stricter than al-bukhari in pointing out the differences between narrations and has a better arrangement of the hadiths. (Source:Taha Publication)
(D. 261/875). it is considered to be one of the two most reliable collections of hadith. it includes 12,000 hadiths (with 4,000 repetitions). since it does not contain a complete chapter on tafsir, it is not considered a jami `. muslim is stricter than al-bukhari in pointing out the differences between narrations and has a better arrangement of the hadiths. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahihan
2190
The two sahih collections of al-bukhari and muslim. (Source:Taha Publication)
The two sahih collections of al-bukhari and muslim. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahl ibn `abdullah
3235
Ibn yunus at-tustari, famous man of right action, unique in knowledge and scrupulousness. he was from shushtar and was born at tustar (ahwaz) in 200/815. a sufi shaykh and ascetic, he also wrote a short tafsir. he had famous miracles (karamat) and kept the company of dhu'n-nun al-misri in makka. he had to seek refuge in basra, where he died in 282/896. his pupil ibn salim founded the salimiya. (Source:Taha Publication)
Ibn yunus at-tustari, famous man of right action, unique in knowledge and scrupulousness. he was from shushtar and was born at tustar (ahwaz) in 200/815. a sufi shaykh and ascetic, he also wrote a short tafsir. he had famous miracles (karamat) and kept the company of dhu'n-nun al-misri in makka. he had to seek refuge in basra, where he died in 282/896. his pupil ibn salim founded the salimiya. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahnr
1723
Or suhur, the early morning meal taken before first light when fasting. (Source:Taha Publication)
Or suhur, the early morning meal taken before first light when fasting. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahnun
2283
Abu said `abdu's-salam ibn said at-tanukhi, the maliki faqih and qadi of north africa. he met malik but did not take anything from him. he wrote the sixteen volume mudawanna on maliki fiqh. he was born in 160/776-7 in qayrawan, travelled and studied, especially in tunis and egypt. he became qadi in 234/848 under the aghlabid governor, Muhammad ibn al-aghlab, and had hundreds of students. he died in 240/854. (Source:Taha Publication)
Abu said `abdu's-salam ibn said at-tanukhi, the maliki faqih and qadi of north africa. he met malik but did not take anything from him. he wrote the sixteen volume mudawanna on maliki fiqh. he was born in 160/776-7 in qayrawan, travelled and studied, especially in tunis and egypt. he became qadi in 234/848 under the aghlabid governor, Muhammad ibn al-aghlab, and had hundreds of students. he died in 240/854. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahq
2985
Pulverisation, the disappearance of your inward and outward structure under the weight of divine force. (Source:Taha Publication)
Pulverisation, the disappearance of your inward and outward structure under the weight of divine force. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahr
2050
Sleeplessness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sleeplessness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahur
(sa-hoor)
337
A light meal taken by Muslims before dawn prior to beginning the daily fast of Ramadan. Arising for this meal is an emulation of Prophet Muhammad, since it was his practice to do so, and thus is part of his Sunnah. (Source:CIE)
A light meal taken by Muslims before dawn prior to beginning the daily fast of Ramadan. Arising for this meal is an emulation of Prophet Muhammad, since it was his practice to do so, and thus is part of his Sunnah. (Source:CIE)
Sahw
800
Forgetting; here it means forgetting how many rak`ats a person has prayed in which case he should perform two additional prostrations of sahw to compensate. (Source:Taha Publication)
Forgetting; here it means forgetting how many rak`ats a person has prayed in which case he should perform two additional prostrations of sahw to compensate. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sahw
2987
Sobriety, acting in accordance with the sunna, thus concealing inward intoxication. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sobriety, acting in accordance with the sunna, thus concealing inward intoxication. (Source:Taha Publication)
Saj'
3362
Rhymed prose in which consecutive clauses end in a similar sound but not in a similar poetic measure. (Source:Taha Publication)
Rhymed prose in which consecutive clauses end in a similar sound but not in a similar poetic measure. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sajda
802
The act of prostration. (Source:Taha Publication)
The act of prostration. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sajjada
1724
Prayer rug. (Source:Taha Publication)
Prayer rug. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sakina
3363
Calmness, tranquillity, the shechina (see qur'an 2:248). (Source:Taha Publication)
Calmness, tranquillity, the shechina (see qur'an 2:248). (Source:Taha Publication)
Sakina
2988
An enveloping stillness which Allah sends down on the hearts. as-salat (Source:Taha Publication)
An enveloping stillness which Allah sends down on the hearts. as-salat (Source:Taha Publication)
Sakina
2051
An enveloping stillness which Allah sends down on the hearts. (Source:Taha Publication)
An enveloping stillness which Allah sends down on the hearts. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sakk
1223
(Plural sukuk or sikak) the original of "cheque", a commercial document. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural sukuk or sikak) the original of "cheque", a commercial document. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sala(t)
1727
The prayer, particularly the five daily obligatory prayers. one of the pillars of islam. salih (plural salihun): righteous, a spiritually developed person, some one who is in the right place at the right time doing the right thing. (Source:Taha Publication)
The prayer, particularly the five daily obligatory prayers. one of the pillars of islam. salih (plural salihun): righteous, a spiritually developed person, some one who is in the right place at the right time doing the right thing. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salab
803
Belongings (arms, horse, etc.) of a deceased warrior killed in a battle. (Source:Taha Publication)
Belongings (arms, horse, etc.) of a deceased warrior killed in a battle. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salaf
1725
The early generations of the muslims. (Source:Taha Publication)
The early generations of the muslims. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salafi
1726
Derived from salaf, used to describe the early generations of the muslims, and adopted by a modern group of muslims led by al afghani and Muhammad 'abduh at the turn of the century. (Source:Taha Publication)
Derived from salaf, used to describe the early generations of the muslims, and adopted by a modern group of muslims led by al afghani and Muhammad 'abduh at the turn of the century. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salah
(sa-laah)
338
Salah refers to the prescribed form of worship in Islam, and is one of the "five pillars" of Islam. Muslims perform the salah five times throughout each day as a means of maintaining God-consciousness, to thank Him for His blessings and bounty, and to seek His assistance and support in one's daily life. (Source:CIE)
Salah refers to the prescribed form of worship in Islam, and is one of the "five pillars" of Islam. Muslims perform the salah five times throughout each day as a means of maintaining God-consciousness, to thank Him for His blessings and bounty, and to seek His assistance and support in one's daily life. (Source:CIE)
Salah
(SALAAT SALAAH)
164
Salah is an Arabic word to mean a spiritual relationship and communication between the creature and his Creator. Salah is one of the five pillars of Islam. A special communication (Salah) is to take place five times a day for a Muslim: Fajr (Dawn), Zuhr (Noon), 'Asr (Afternoon), Magrib (Sunset), and 'Ishha' (Late Night).
Salah is to be performed with mental concentration, verbal communication, vocal recitation, and physical movement to attain the spiritual uplift, peace, harmony, and concord. There is a congregational prayer on Friday noon (Salatul Jumu'ah) with a sermon (Khutbah) to be delivered by a religious leader (Imam) called Khatib.
To perform Salah, a Muslim has to have ablution (Wudhu'). He/she should make sure that cleanliness of body, clothing, and place are attained before performing Salah.
Salah is not to be confused with prayer; the latter could be interpreted as supplication (Du'a).
(Source:MSA-USC)
Salah is an Arabic word to mean a spiritual relationship and communication between the creature and his Creator. Salah is one of the five pillars of Islam. A special communication (Salah) is to take place five times a day for a Muslim: Fajr (Dawn), Zuhr (Noon), 'Asr (Afternoon), Magrib (Sunset), and 'Ishha' (Late Night).
Salah is to be performed with mental concentration, verbal communication, vocal recitation, and physical movement to attain the spiritual uplift, peace, harmony, and concord. There is a congregational prayer on Friday noon (Salatul Jumu'ah) with a sermon (Khutbah) to be delivered by a religious leader (Imam) called Khatib.
To perform Salah, a Muslim has to have ablution (Wudhu'). He/she should make sure that cleanliness of body, clothing, and place are attained before performing Salah.
Salah is not to be confused with prayer; the latter could be interpreted as supplication (Du'a).
(Source:MSA-USC)
Salah
2052
Goodness, righteousness, virtue. (Source:Taha Publication)
Goodness, righteousness, virtue. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salam
1224
A sale in which the price is paid at once for goods to be delivered later; ownership in the goods passes at the time the contract is made. (Source:Taha Publication)
A sale in which the price is paid at once for goods to be delivered later; ownership in the goods passes at the time the contract is made. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salat al-haja
804
The prayer of need, asking for that need to be fulfilled, which consists of four to twelve rak `ats. (Source:Taha Publication)
The prayer of need, asking for that need to be fulfilled, which consists of four to twelve rak `ats. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salat al-khawf
805
The shortened fear prayer which is done in times of danger. (Source:Taha Publication)
The shortened fear prayer which is done in times of danger. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salb
2595
Negation, to declare Allah free of any attributes which appertain to created beings. (Source:Taha Publication)
Negation, to declare Allah free of any attributes which appertain to created beings. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salih
3481
The prophet sent to the people of thamud. (Source:Taha Publication)
The prophet sent to the people of thamud. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salih
2990
(Plural salihan) righteous, a spiritually developed person, one who is in the right place at the right time doing the right thing. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural salihan) righteous, a spiritually developed person, one who is in the right place at the right time doing the right thing. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salihat
2053
Righteous actions, good deeds. (Source:Taha Publication)
Righteous actions, good deeds. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salik
2991
Traveller to Allah. the salik is grounded in the necessary wisdom to prevent becoming mad from the intoxication of yearning and thus acts outwardly in accordance with the shari`a while being inwardly intoxicated. (Source:Taha Publication)
Traveller to Allah. the salik is grounded in the necessary wisdom to prevent becoming mad from the intoxication of yearning and thus acts outwardly in accordance with the shari`a while being inwardly intoxicated. (Source:Taha Publication)
Salimiya
3124
Tariqa named after ibn salim whose shaykh was sahl at-tustari (d. 282/896). (Source:Taha Publication)
Tariqa named after ibn salim whose shaykh was sahl at-tustari (d. 282/896). (Source:Taha Publication)
Salla'llahu 'alayhi wa sallam
1883
"May Allah bless him and grant him peace", the formula spoken after mentioning the prophet Muhammad. (Source:Taha Publication)
"May Allah bless him and grant him peace", the formula spoken after mentioning the prophet Muhammad. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam
165
This is an expression that Muslims use whenever the name of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is mentioned or written. The meaning of it is:May the blessings and the peace of Allah be upon him (Muhammad).
Another expression that is alternatively used is:Alaihissalatu Wassalam.This expression means:On Him (Muhammad) are the blessings and the peace of Allah.
Allah has ordered Muslims, in the Qur'an, to say such an expression. Muslims are informed that if they proclaim such a statement once, Allah will reward them ten times.
(Source:MSA-USC)
This is an expression that Muslims use whenever the name of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is mentioned or written. The meaning of it is:May the blessings and the peace of Allah be upon him (Muhammad).
Another expression that is alternatively used is:Alaihissalatu Wassalam.This expression means:On Him (Muhammad) are the blessings and the peace of Allah.
Allah has ordered Muslims, in the Qur'an, to say such an expression. Muslims are informed that if they proclaim such a statement once, Allah will reward them ten times.
(Source:MSA-USC)
