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Qaramita
2575
The qarmatians. (Source:Taha Publication)
The qarmatians. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarar
2946
Settledness, the departure of vacillation from a person. (Source:Taha Publication)
Settledness, the departure of vacillation from a person. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qard
139
a loan given for a good cause in the name of Allah, in hopes of repayment or reward in the Hereafter.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a loan given for a good cause in the name of Allah, in hopes of repayment or reward in the Hereafter.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Qard
499
A loan given for a good cause in the name of Allah, in hopes of repayment or reward in the Hereafter. (Source:IslamIQ)
A loan given for a good cause in the name of Allah, in hopes of repayment or reward in the Hereafter. (Source:IslamIQ)
Qard
1206
Loan of money or something else. (Source:Taha Publication)
Loan of money or something else. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qard al Hassan
500
A loan extended without interest or profit-sharing. (Source:IslamIQ)
A loan extended without interest or profit-sharing. (Source:IslamIQ)
Qard hasan
1207
Interest-free loan. (Source:Taha Publication)
Interest-free loan. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qari
(kar-ee)
326
Literally, "a reciter." This term refers to a class of Muslim religious leaders who, due to vocal beauty and skill, publicly recite verses from the Qur'an. Such recitations serve to inspire and comfort believers, and are often performed early in the morning or prior to the daily worship services, and also to solemnize important occasions and events. (Source:CIE)
Literally, "a reciter." This term refers to a class of Muslim religious leaders who, due to vocal beauty and skill, publicly recite verses from the Qur'an. Such recitations serve to inspire and comfort believers, and are often performed early in the morning or prior to the daily worship services, and also to solemnize important occasions and events. (Source:CIE)
Qari
140
someone who recites the Quran.
(Source:MSA-USC)
someone who recites the Quran.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Qari'
3349
(Plural qurra') one who recites the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural qurra') one who recites the qur'an. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarin
1369
A person who performs hail al-qiran. (Source:Taha Publication)
A person who performs hail al-qiran. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarmations
2576
Sometimes written carmathians, a revolutionary isma'ilite movement which began as a secret society involving initiation and common property. their artisans were formed into guilds. their name is taken from their first leader, hamidan qarmat. they were particularly successful in the arabian peninsula where they seized makka in 317/930 and carried off the black stone, which they kept for twenty years. they believed in the emanation of divine light through various veils and interpreted the qur'an allegorically. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sometimes written carmathians, a revolutionary isma'ilite movement which began as a secret society involving initiation and common property. their artisans were formed into guilds. their name is taken from their first leader, hamidan qarmat. they were particularly successful in the arabian peninsula where they seized makka in 317/930 and carried off the black stone, which they kept for twenty years. they believed in the emanation of divine light through various veils and interpreted the qur'an allegorically. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarn
1370
The miqat of the people of najd between ta'if and makka. (Source:Taha Publication)
The miqat of the people of najd between ta'if and makka. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qarn al-Manazil
501
The Miqat of the pilgrims travelling through Najd, in Arabia (from the east). (Source:IslamIQ)
The Miqat of the pilgrims travelling through Najd, in Arabia (from the east). (Source:IslamIQ)
Qarun
3472
The biblical korah, mentioned in sura 28:76-84. he was famed for his incredible wealth and became arrogant on account of it. Allah caused the earth to swallow him up. (Source:Taha Publication)
The biblical korah, mentioned in sura 28:76-84. he was famed for his incredible wealth and became arrogant on account of it. Allah caused the earth to swallow him up. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qasaba
1840
(Plural qasabat) a measure of 6 cubits. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural qasabat) a measure of 6 cubits. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qasama
775
An oath taken by fifty members of a tribe or locality to refute accusations of complicity in unclear cases of homicide. (Source:Taha Publication)
An oath taken by fifty members of a tribe or locality to refute accusations of complicity in unclear cases of homicide. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qasida
2947
(Plural qasa'id) ode, poem. (see diwan). (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural qasa'id) ode, poem. (see diwan). (Source:Taha Publication)
Qasim
776
Distributer, as of zakat. (Source:Taha Publication)
Distributer, as of zakat. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qat`i
1023
Definitive, decisive, free of speculative content. (Source:Taha Publication)
Definitive, decisive, free of speculative content. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qawa'id
1024
Foundations, general legal precepts which clarify the method of using ijtihad in a school; also the links which connect minor questions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Foundations, general legal precepts which clarify the method of using ijtihad in a school; also the links which connect minor questions. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qawm
2948
"People", "tribe", meaning the sufis when so used. (Source:Taha Publication)
"People", "tribe", meaning the sufis when so used. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qawwali
2949
Sufi singing in urdu and also in persian. (Source:Taha Publication)
Sufi singing in urdu and also in persian. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qaysariyya
1208
A market for fine goods. (Source:Taha Publication)
A market for fine goods. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qibla
1689
The direction faced in the prayer which is towards the ka'ba in makka. the first qibla had been jerusalem and so the early muslims had prayed towards two qiblas, a quality which is sometimes used to describe the fact that they became muslim early on. (Source:Taha Publication)
The direction faced in the prayer which is towards the ka'ba in makka. the first qibla had been jerusalem and so the early muslims had prayed towards two qiblas, a quality which is sometimes used to describe the fact that they became muslim early on. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qibla
777
The direction faced in the prayer by muslims which is towards the ka'ba in makka. their first qibla had been towards jerusalem and so the early muslims had prayed towards two qiblas, a quality which is sometimes used to describe the fact that they became muslim early on. (Source:Taha Publication)
The direction faced in the prayer by muslims which is towards the ka'ba in makka. their first qibla had been towards jerusalem and so the early muslims had prayed towards two qiblas, a quality which is sometimes used to describe the fact that they became muslim early on. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qiblah
(kib-lah)
327
The term used in reference to the direction Muslims face during salah, the formal worship. The qiblah's focal point is the Ka'bah, the house of worship located in the city of Makkah. Depending upon where one is at any given time upon the earth, the qiblah direction may vary. From North America, the direction is roughly northeast, and worship halls in local masjids are oriented accordingly. (Source:CIE)
The term used in reference to the direction Muslims face during salah, the formal worship. The qiblah's focal point is the Ka'bah, the house of worship located in the city of Makkah. Depending upon where one is at any given time upon the earth, the qiblah direction may vary. From North America, the direction is roughly northeast, and worship halls in local masjids are oriented accordingly. (Source:CIE)
Qiblah
141
it is the direction that Muslims face when they do their salaah. It is in the direction of the Ka'bah in Mecca.
(Source:MSA-USC)
it is the direction that Muslims face when they do their salaah. It is in the direction of the Ka'bah in Mecca.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Qidam
2577
Timeless eternity, eternity which is not affected at all by temporal time. (Source:Taha Publication)
Timeless eternity, eternity which is not affected at all by temporal time. (Source:Taha Publication)
Qilada
1371
(Plural qala'id) a garland around the neck of an animal brought for sacrifice during the hajj. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural qala'id) a garland around the neck of an animal brought for sacrifice during the hajj. (Source:Taha Publication)
