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Malik ibn dinar
3218
Abu yahya an-naji al-basri, a persian mawla, the son of a persian slave from sijistan or kabul, a weeper at basra. he was an early sufi and one of disciples of hasan al-basri. he was known for piety, self-mortification, tawakkul and learning isra'ilite stories. he was a reliable muhaddith and calligrapher of the qur' an. he never ate anything he had not purchased from payment for making copies of the qur'an. he died in basra in 131/748. (Source:Taha Publication)
Abu yahya an-naji al-basri, a persian mawla, the son of a persian slave from sijistan or kabul, a weeper at basra. he was an early sufi and one of disciples of hasan al-basri. he was known for piety, self-mortification, tawakkul and learning isra'ilite stories. he was a reliable muhaddith and calligrapher of the qur' an. he never ate anything he had not purchased from payment for making copies of the qur'an. he died in basra in 131/748. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mamnu`a
720
Prohibited in the shari`a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Prohibited in the shari`a. (Source:Taha Publication)
Manafi`
967
(Personal) advantages. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Personal) advantages. (Source:Taha Publication)
Managib
1604
Virtues, glorious deeds, feats; a type of biography. manara: minaret. (Source:Taha Publication)
Virtues, glorious deeds, feats; a type of biography. manara: minaret. (Source:Taha Publication)
Manajat
2879
Prayer as an intimate dialogue between an individual and his personal lord. (Source:Taha Publication)
Prayer as an intimate dialogue between an individual and his personal lord. (Source:Taha Publication)
Manaqib
2032
Virtues, glorious deeds. (Source:Taha Publication)
Virtues, glorious deeds. (Source:Taha Publication)
Manarah
(ma-naa-rah)
306
A tower-like structure, more commonly called a "minaret," from which the mueddhin (caller to worship) calls out the adhan (call to prayer). The manarah is usually located adjacent to the masjid, though for architectural reasons they may be placed at various places on the masjid grounds for practical as well as decorative effect. (Source:CIE)
A tower-like structure, more commonly called a "minaret," from which the mueddhin (caller to worship) calls out the adhan (call to prayer). The manarah is usually located adjacent to the masjid, though for architectural reasons they may be placed at various places on the masjid grounds for practical as well as decorative effect. (Source:CIE)
Manasik
1342
The rites, i.e. ihram, tawaf of the ka'ba and sa'y of safa and marwa, the stay at 'arafa, muzdalifa and mina, the stoning of the jamras, the slaughtering of a hady (animal) and the tawaf al-ifada, etc. (Source:Taha Publication)
The rites, i.e. ihram, tawaf of the ka'ba and sa'y of safa and marwa, the stay at 'arafa, muzdalifa and mina, the stoning of the jamras, the slaughtering of a hady (animal) and the tawaf al-ifada, etc. (Source:Taha Publication)
Manasik al-hajj
1343
The rites of pilgrimage. (Source:Taha Publication)
The rites of pilgrimage. (Source:Taha Publication)
Manat
968
Anchor, basis of a rule. (Source:Taha Publication)
Anchor, basis of a rule. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mandub
969
Commendable, recommended. (Source:Taha Publication)
Commendable, recommended. (Source:Taha Publication)
Manfa`a
970
Benefit, utility. (Source:Taha Publication)
Benefit, utility. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mani`
1289
(Plural mawani') hindrance, obstacle, preventative cause which prevents inheritance. these can be: homicide, difference of religion, slavery. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural mawani') hindrance, obstacle, preventative cause which prevents inheritance. these can be: homicide, difference of religion, slavery. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maniha
1171
(Plural mana'ih) a sort of gift in the form of a she-camel or a sheep which is given to somebody temporarily so that its milk may be used and then the animal is returned to its owner. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural mana'ih) a sort of gift in the form of a she-camel or a sheep which is given to somebody temporarily so that its milk may be used and then the animal is returned to its owner. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mansukh
971
What is abrogated or superseded, particularly with regard to earlier qur'anic ayats and hadiths which were subsequently replaced by later ones, thereby altering the legal judgements or parameters which had initially been expressed in the earlier ones. (Source:Taha Publication)
What is abrogated or superseded, particularly with regard to earlier qur'anic ayats and hadiths which were subsequently replaced by later ones, thereby altering the legal judgements or parameters which had initially been expressed in the earlier ones. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mansukh
3325
What is abrogated or superseded, particularly with regard to earlier qur'anic ayat and hadith which were subsequently replaced by later ones, thereby altering the legal judgements or parameters which had initially been expressed in the earlier ones. (Source:Taha Publication)
What is abrogated or superseded, particularly with regard to earlier qur'anic ayat and hadith which were subsequently replaced by later ones, thereby altering the legal judgements or parameters which had initially been expressed in the earlier ones. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mansukh
2122
What is abrogated or superseded, particularly with regard to earlier qur'anic ayats and hadith which were subsequently replaced by later ones, thereby altering the legal judgements or parameters which had initially been expressed in the earlier ones. (Source:Taha Publication)
What is abrogated or superseded, particularly with regard to earlier qur'anic ayats and hadith which were subsequently replaced by later ones, thereby altering the legal judgements or parameters which had initially been expressed in the earlier ones. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mantiq
2521
Logic (as a discipline). (Source:Taha Publication)
Logic (as a discipline). (Source:Taha Publication)
Mantiq at-tayr
3147
"The conference of the birds", a classic epic poem written by `attar (d. 638/1230) which tells of a conference attended by all types of birds, who pose a series of questions to their leader, the hoopoe. it is an allegory of the soul's journey to union with Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The conference of the birds", a classic epic poem written by `attar (d. 638/1230) which tells of a conference attended by all types of birds, who pose a series of questions to their leader, the hoopoe. it is an allegory of the soul's journey to union with Allah. (Source:Taha Publication)
Manzil
2880
(Plural manazil) way station, stage, a term denoting a particular phase in the gnostic development of the seeker. each stage has certain qualities and knowledges. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural manazil) way station, stage, a term denoting a particular phase in the gnostic development of the seeker. each stage has certain qualities and knowledges. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqaam
(maqam muqam muqaam moqam)
3552
Station, Abode, Standing place (Source:IslamiCity)
Station, Abode, Standing place (Source:IslamiCity)
Maqala
2523
Treatise; doctrinal position. (Source:Taha Publication)
Treatise; doctrinal position. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqalat al-islamiyyin
2524
The famous work by al-ash'ari. it surveys and assesses the various sects, sets forth the basic creed of the muslim community, and surveys the different opinions on the themes of kalam. it was the first work of its kind. (Source:Taha Publication)
The famous work by al-ash'ari. it surveys and assesses the various sects, sets forth the basic creed of the muslim community, and surveys the different opinions on the themes of kalam. it was the first work of its kind. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqam
2881
(Plural magamat) a station of spiritual knowledge, more long lasting than a hal. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural magamat) a station of spiritual knowledge, more long lasting than a hal. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqbul
2123
"Accepted". (Source:Taha Publication)
"Accepted". (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqdi
2525
Object of decree. (Source:Taha Publication)
Object of decree. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqdur
721
Within one's capability. (Source:Taha Publication)
Within one's capability. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqlub
2124
"Changed, reversed", when the isnad of a hadith is grafted onto a different text or vice versa, or if the order of a sentence is reversed. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Changed, reversed", when the isnad of a hadith is grafted onto a different text or vice versa, or if the order of a sentence is reversed. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqlub
3326
Inversion, a type of metaphor. this can be by describing something by its opposite (antiphrasis) and by a reversal of the natural order (hysteron proteron). (Source:Taha Publication)
Inversion, a type of metaphor. this can be by describing something by its opposite (antiphrasis) and by a reversal of the natural order (hysteron proteron). (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqsid
972
(Plural maqasid) intention, goal, end, objective. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural maqasid) intention, goal, end, objective. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maqtu`
2125
"Severed", a narration from a tabi `i without mentioning the prophet. sometimes mungati ` is used as a synonym, but mungati ` more properly denotes any break at any point in the isnad. (Source:Taha Publication)
"Severed", a narration from a tabi `i without mentioning the prophet. sometimes mungati ` is used as a synonym, but mungati ` more properly denotes any break at any point in the isnad. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mar
1666
The fire, hell. (Source:Taha Publication)
The fire, hell. (Source:Taha Publication)
Marabout
2882
A french word from murabit, a term for a sufi in north africa. (Source:Taha Publication)
A french word from murabit, a term for a sufi in north africa. (Source:Taha Publication)
Marad al-mawt
1290
The sickness of which a person dies. he cannot dispose of two-thirds of his property in such an illness. (Source:Taha Publication)
The sickness of which a person dies. he cannot dispose of two-thirds of his property in such an illness. (Source:Taha Publication)
Marasil
2126
The plural of mursal. (Source:Taha Publication)
The plural of mursal. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maratib al-wujud
2527
"The chain of being": mineral, plant and animal. (Source:Taha Publication)
"The chain of being": mineral, plant and animal. (Source:Taha Publication)
Marbub
2883
One who has a lord, a vassal. (Source:Taha Publication)
One who has a lord, a vassal. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mardud
2127
"Rejected". (Source:Taha Publication)
"Rejected". (Source:Taha Publication)
Marfu`
2128
"Elevated", a narration from the prophet mentioned by a companion, e.g. "the messenger of Allah said..." (Source:Taha Publication)
"Elevated", a narration from the prophet mentioned by a companion, e.g. "the messenger of Allah said..." (Source:Taha Publication)
Marid
1948
A strong and rebellious type of jinn. (Source:Taha Publication)
A strong and rebellious type of jinn. (Source:Taha Publication)
Maristan
1607
Hospital. (Source:Taha Publication)
Hospital. (Source:Taha Publication)
Marjaan
(marjan )
570
Small pearls or corals. (Source:IslamiCity)
Small pearls or corals. (Source:IslamiCity)
Marthiya
1608
Elegy, funeral oration, dirge. (Source:Taha Publication)
Elegy, funeral oration, dirge. (Source:Taha Publication)
Marut
3464
See harut and marut. (Source:Taha Publication)
See harut and marut. (Source:Taha Publication)
Marwa
1345
A small hill near the ka'ba. (see safa and marwa). (Source:Taha Publication)
A small hill near the ka'ba. (see safa and marwa). (Source:Taha Publication)
Marwah
115
a mound near the Ka'bah that is referred to in the Quran as one of the symbols of Allah. It is in conjuction with Safa.
(Source:MSA-USC)
a mound near the Ka'bah that is referred to in the Quran as one of the symbols of Allah. It is in conjuction with Safa.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Maryam
(Mariam)
307
Mary, the mother of Jesus. Maryam is considered by Muslims to be the most favored of women to God, for her chastity, piety and dedication. Muslims believe she miraculously bore Prophet Jesus in her womb and gave birth to him, while remaining a chaste virgin. The fact that an entire chapter of the Qur'an is titled "Maryam" indicates that the lessons of her life are extremely important for Muslims. (Source:CIE)
Mary, the mother of Jesus. Maryam is considered by Muslims to be the most favored of women to God, for her chastity, piety and dedication. Muslims believe she miraculously bore Prophet Jesus in her womb and gave birth to him, while remaining a chaste virgin. The fact that an entire chapter of the Qur'an is titled "Maryam" indicates that the lessons of her life are extremely important for Muslims. (Source:CIE)
Mas'ala
723
(Plural masd'il) issue, problem, case, a matter proposed for determination. (Source:Taha Publication)
(Plural masd'il) issue, problem, case, a matter proposed for determination. (Source:Taha Publication)
Mas`a
1346
Walking between safa and marwa when performing sa'y during hajj. (Source:Taha Publication)
Walking between safa and marwa when performing sa'y during hajj. (Source:Taha Publication)
Masabih as-sunna
2250
By al-baghawi (d. 510/1117), a collection of 4,719 hadiths. it is arranged by topic, but he omitted the isnads as they were taken from well-known collections. it was designed to give people guidance in their daily lives. the mishkat al-masabih is an expanded version of it. (Source:Taha Publication)
By al-baghawi (d. 510/1117), a collection of 4,719 hadiths. it is arranged by topic, but he omitted the isnads as they were taken from well-known collections. it was designed to give people guidance in their daily lives. the mishkat al-masabih is an expanded version of it. (Source:Taha Publication)
