S.A.A.S. / S.A.W.S. ()
These letters are abbreviations for the wordsSalla Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam, which means : may the blessing and the peace of Allah be upon him.
When the name of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him.
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S.A.W. ()
: These letters are abbreviations for the words "Salla Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam", which means : may the blessing and the peace of Allah be upon him. When the name of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him.(Source:IslamIQ)
S.W.T ()
These letters are abbreviations for the words of "Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala". When the name of Almighty Allah is pronounced, a Muslim is to show his respect to Him by reciting this. The meaning of this statement is that Allah is purified of having partners or a son.(Source:IslamIQ)
S.W.T. ()
These letters are abbreviations for the words ofSubhanahu Wa Ta'ala. When the name of Almighty Allah is pronounced, a Muslim is to show his respect to Him. The meaning of this statement is that Allah is purified of having partners or a son.
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Sa'i ()
The act of going back and forth seven times between Safa and Marwa which is done during the Hajj or the Umra.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sa'iba ()
A she-camel which used to be let loose in free pastures in the name of idols, gods, and false deities.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa'y ()
The main rite of 'umra and part of hajj. it is going between the hills of safa and marwa seven times.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa'yee ()
the going back and forth seven times between Safa and Marwah that is done during the Hajj or the Umrah. It is done to symbolize Hajar's search for water for her son Ismael.
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Sa` ()
(Plural aswa` or aswu`) a measure of volume equal to four mudds, a mudd being a double-handed scoop.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa`ada ()
Happiness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa`dan ()
Thorny plant suitable for grazing animals.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa`di ()
Muslah ad-din, a famous poet from shiraz, persia (580/1184 - 692/1292), his shaykh was shihab ad-din as-suhrawardi. he studied at the nizamiya of baghdad and travelled widely in the muslim world before returning to shiraz when over seventy. his major works are the bustan, the gulistan ("rose garden"), and his diwan.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sab' al-mathanl ()
`The seven often repeated ones,' usually meaning the seven dyat of the fatiha.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sab' at-tiwial ()
The first seven long suras of the qur'an.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sab'iya ()
The "sevener" shi'a or ismailis.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saba ()
Sheba.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabab ()
(Plural asbab) cause, means of obtaining something. it is usually used to describe the cause of acts of devotion whereas `illa is not.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabab ()
Cause, means of obtaining something.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabab al-awwal ()
The first cause, i.e. Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sababiya ()
Causality.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabi'un ()
Sabeans, a group of believers. it is not entirely clear who they were. possibly they were gnostics or mandaeans.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabians (Sabian)
The Sabians seem to have been a monotheistic religious groupeintermediate between Judaism and Christianity. Their name (probably derived from the Aramaic verb tsebha`, "he immersed himself [in water]") would indicate that they were followers of John the Baptist-in which case they could be identified with the Mandaeans, a community which to this day is to be found in `Iraq. They are not to be confused with the so-called "Sabians of Harran", a gnostic sect which still existed in the early centuries of Islam, and which may have deliberately adopted the name of the true Sabians in order to obtain the advantages accorded by the Muslims to the followers of every monotheistic faith. (Quran Ref: 2:62 ) (Source:Muhammad Asad)
Sabiqun ()
"Those who outstrip the rest", in drawing near to Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabirin ()
people who are patient and steadfast.
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Sabr ()
Patience, steadfastness, self-control, endurance, both physical and spiritual, self restraint to act by what is commanded and to abandon what is forbidden.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabr ()
Patience, fortitude, steadfastness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sadaq ()
same meaning as mahr.
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Sadaq ()
Another word for mahr.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sadaqa (Sadaqah)
Anything given away in charity in the name of Allah.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sadaqa ()
Charitable giving in the cause of Allah. safar: the second month of the muslim lunar calendar.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sadaqah (sa-da-kah)
Literally, "righteousness." This terms refers to the voluntary giving of alms (charity). Sadaqah is distinct from zakah, which is a mandatory contribution paid yearly and calculated based on one's wealth or assets. Sadaqah can consist of any item of value, and can be provided to any needy person. The Qur'an states that God loves those who are charitable and promises great reward and forgiveness for those who give regularly to others in need. (Source:CIE)
Sadaqah ()
means charity.
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Sadd adh-dhara'i` ()
To block the means which might possibly lead to undesired consequences.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sadl ()
When in the standing position, to pray with the arms at one's sides. this is done by most malikis and the shi'a.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saduq ()
Someone who is truthful.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saduq yahim ()
Someone who is truthful but commits errors.(Source:Taha Publication)
Safa ()
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 Marwah.
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Safa and Marwa ()
Two small hills in Makkah, in Al-Haram as-Shareef (The Grand Masjid) to the east. It is an essential part of an Umrah and the Hajj to walk seven times between the two places, quickening one's step briefly between the two hills. This is called Sa'i. See Holy Qur'an, Al-Baqara (2):(Source:IslamIQ)
Safa and marwa ()
Two hills close to the ka'ba. it is part of the rites of `umra and hajj to go seven times between the two hills.(Source:Taha Publication)
Safar ()
Journey, it is the journey of the heart when it begins to turn to Allah by dhikr,(Source:Taha Publication)
Saghira ()
(Plural sagha'ir) minor wrong action.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sagifa ()
A roofed porch where the muslims in madina met after the death of the prophet to chose their first khalifa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahaba ()
The companions of the prophet.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahaba ()
The companions of the prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. if a muslim has seen the prophet, or talked to him, at least once when the prophet was alive, he is called sahaba. the plural form of sahaba is sahaba or ashab. the word sahdba al-kiram includes all those great people each of whom has seen the prophet at least once.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahabah (sa-haa-bah)
A term meaning "companions," commonly used in reference to those followers of Prophet Muhammad who were closest to him in his lifetime, kept frequent company with him, and strove to emulate his sayings and doings. The Sahabah's piety, knowledge and love for the Prophet were important factors in the perpetuation of his teachings and the painstakingly careful recording of the his hadith in the years following his death. (Source:CIE)
Sahabah ()
companions of the Prophet.
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Sahabi ()
A companion of the prophet.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahabi ()
A muslim who saw the prophet at least once; a companion.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib ()
Lit. companion, also a graduate student in a madrasa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib ()
Healthy and sound with no defects, used to describe an authentic hadith.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib ()
(Plural ashab) lit. companion, also a graduate student in a madrasa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib al-hut ()
"The man of the fish", the prophet yunus.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib al-Mal ()
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 ()
"Companion of the right", one of the recording angels; also an inhabitant of the garden.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib as-sur ()
"The possessor of the trumpet", meaning the angel israfil.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib ash-shimal ()
"Companion of the left", one of the recording angels; also an inhabitant of the fire.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahifa ()
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 ()
(Plural suhuf) portion of writing, page, a book revealed to a prophet,(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahifah ()
a page or manuscript.
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Sahih ()
Healthy and sound with no defects, used to describe an authentic hadith.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahih ()
A valid sale.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahih al-bukhari ()
(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 ()
(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 ()
(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 ()
The two sahih collections of al-bukhari and muslim.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahl ibn `abdullah ()
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 ()
Or suhur, the early morning meal taken before first light when fasting.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahnun ()
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 ()
Pulverisation, the disappearance of your inward and outward structure under the weight of divine force.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahr ()
Sleeplessness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahur (sa-hoor)
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 ()
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 ()
Sobriety, acting in accordance with the sunna, thus concealing inward intoxication.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saj' ()
Rhymed prose in which consecutive clauses end in a similar sound but not in a similar poetic measure.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sajda ()
The act of prostration.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sajjada ()
Prayer rug.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sakina ()
Calmness, tranquillity, the shechina (see qur'an 2:248).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sakina ()
An enveloping stillness which Allah sends down on the hearts. as-salat(Source:Taha Publication)
Sakk ()
(Plural sukuk or sikak) the original of "cheque", a commercial document.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sala(t) ()
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 ()
Belongings (arms, horse, etc.) of a deceased warrior killed in a battle.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salaf ()
The early generations of the muslims.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salafi ()
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)
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)
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).
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Salah ()
Goodness, righteousness, virtue.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salam ()
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 ()
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 ()
The shortened fear prayer which is done in times of danger.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salb ()
Negation, to declare Allah free of any attributes which appertain to created beings.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salih ()
The prophet sent to the people of thamud.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salih ()
(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 ()
Righteous actions, good deeds.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salik ()
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 ()
Tariqa named after ibn salim whose shaykh was sahl at-tustari (d. 282/896).(Source:Taha Publication)
Salla'llahu 'alayhi wa sallam ()
"May Allah bless him and grant him peace", the formula spoken after mentioning the prophet Muhammad.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam ()
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)
Salsabil ()
The name of a fountain in paradise mentioned in the qur'an in 76:18.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sama' ()
Hearing something from someone.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sama' ()
Listening session, listening to songs about Allah, so that the heart may open.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sama' ()
Listening to the teacher, hence it is direct transmission.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sama' ()
(Plural samawdt) heaven. the opposite is ard, earth.(Source:Taha Publication)
Samad ()
The real in its endless effulgence of creative energy, by which the whole universe of endless forms emerge from the possible into the existent. it is the richness whose wealth is every form in creation. Allah is in need of nothing and everything is in need of him.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sami' allahu liman hamidah ()
"Allah heard him who sent his praises to him," said by someone praying when he rises from ruku ` (unless he is following an imam in the prayer).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sana`i ()
Abu'l-majd majdud ibn adam, born at ghazna. he was a sufi poet. several dates have been given for his death, which was in about 545/1150. he wrote the first mystical epic, hadiqatu'l haqiqa, a diwan and other poetical works.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sanad ()
Basis, proof, authority.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sannsiya ()
Political-religious organisation founded in libya by sayyid Muhammad 'ali as-sanusi (d. 1276/1859), who put up strong resistance to the colonialists.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saqar ()
A place in hell.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saqar ()
Scorching fire, a name for hell.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saqifah ()
a shelter with a roof. The companions of the Prophet met in a Saqifah in Madinah to pledge their loyalty to Abu Bakr after the death of the Prophet.
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Sara ()
Sarah, the mother of ishaq, from whom the prophet `isa is descended.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sarf ()
Exchange of two currencies; a barter transaction.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sari as-saqati ()
Abu'l-hasan ibn mughallis, said to be a pupil of ma`ruf al-karkhi, in the baghdad circle of sufis. he was the maternal uncle and teacher of al-junayd and one of the first to present sufism in an organised form. a dealer in second-hand goods, he died in 253/867 at the age of 98.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sariqa ()
Theft.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sariya ()
A small army-unit sent by the prophet on jihad, without his participation in it.(Source:Taha Publication)
Satr ()
Covering, veiling, concealing, the manner in which existence conceals divine unity. the opposite of tajalli.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sawifi ()
State lands.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sawiq ()
A mush made of wheat or barley (also with sugar and dates). sawm: or siyam, fasting from food, drink and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset, particularly for the month of ramadan which is one of the pillars of islam.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sawm (so-um)
Sawm refers to the daily fast Muslims undertake during the month of Ramadan, and is one of the "five pillars" of Islam. For Muslims, fasting means total abstinence from all food, drink, and marital sexual relations from dawn to sunset. Muslims fast for many reasons, including to build a sense of will-power against temptation, to feel compassion for less fortunate persons, and to reevaluate their lives in spiritual terms. (Source:CIE)
Sawm ()
Sawm or Siyam is to mean total abstinence of food and liquid fro dawn to sunset for one whole lunar month. For those who are married, they are to abstain from sexual relations during that time too.
Sawm (Fasting) takes place during the ninth month of the lunar calendar called Ramadhan. Sawm is one of the five pillars of Islam.
Total fasting is also a training process to attain self-restraint, self-control, self-discipline, self-obedience, self-education, and self-evaluation.
Few people are excused from fasting during Ramadhan. Some are required to make up later for the days they did not fast such as the travelers (over 50 miles by any means), sick, pregnant women, women nursing babies, and women during their periods. Other excused people are required to feed a poor person one meal for each day they do not fast if they can afford it, such as the elderly people and the ones who have permanent diseases like ulcers.
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Sawm ad-dahr ()
Uninterrupted fasting.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sayyahun ()
Roving angels who roam the earth looking for gatherings of dhikr, from which the scent of musk emanates in the unseen.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sayyid ()
leader or chief.
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Sayyid ()
A descendant of the prophet; also master.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sayyid al-anbiya' wa'i-mursalin ()
"The master of the prophets and the messengers", Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sayyiduna ()
"Our master", a term of respect.(Source:Taha Publication)
Seven sleepers ()
The people of the cave mentioned in sura 18 who are known as the "seven sleepers of ephesus," (see ashab al-kahf).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sha`ban ()
The eighth month of the muslim lunar calendar.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shabibya ()
Kharijites who denied that Allah's foreknowledge had a determining effect and explained human responsibility in terms of a concept of delegation (tafwid). (cf. mufawwida).(Source:Taha Publication)
Shadhdh ()
One of the rarer readings of the qur'an.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shadhdh ()
An "irregular" hadith which is reported by a trustworthy person but which goes against the narration of someone who is more reliable than him.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shadhiliya ()
Order founded by abu madyan of tlemcen (d. 594/1197) and abu'l-hasan ash-shadhili of tunis (d. 656/1258). ash-shadhili discouraged monasticism and urged his followers to maintain their ordinary lives, a tradition still followed. it manifests the sobriety which al-junayd espoused. it has many branches, especially in north africa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaf' ()
A supererogatory prayer of two rak`ats performed with the witr.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shafa`a ()
Intercession, particularly the intercession of the prophet Muhammad on the last day.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shafi` ()
A holder of the right of pre-emption.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shah wali'ullah ()
Qutbu'd-din ahmad, the great muslim reformer of india born in 1114/1702, whose father founded the rahimiya madrasa in delhi. he memorised the qur'an by the age of five, learned persian by the age of ten, and was initiated by his father into the qadiriya, chistiya, and naqshbandiya tariqas. he succeeded his father as principal of the rahimiya at the age of seventeen, and taught there throughout his life. he believed that al-muwatta' of imam malik was the key to re-establishing islam in india. he died in 1176/1762.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahada ()
Bearing witness, particularly bearing witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. it is one of the pillars of islam. it is also used to describe legal testimony in a court of law.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahada az-zur ()
Perjury, false testimony.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahadah (sha-haa-duh)
An Arabic word meaning "witnessing," Shahadah refers to the declaration of faith ("La-Ilaha-Illa-Lah Muhammadur-Rasul-Allah") which all Muslims take as their creed - namely, that there is no deity but God and that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. The Shahadah constitutes the first of the "five pillars" of Islam. (Source:CIE)
Shahadah ()
declaration of faith. A person must recite the shahadah to convert to Islam. The shahadah in Islam is::I testify that there is no god but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
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Shaheed ()
a martyr. Someone who dies in the way of Allah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Shahid ()
(Plural shuhud) a witness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahid ()
means a witness or martyr.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Shahid ()
Singular of shawahid.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahid ()
A witness, another narration which supports the meaning of a hadith which is being investigated with an entirely different isnad.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahid ()
(Plural shuhud) a witness, someone who testifies.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahid ()
(Plural shuhada') a martyr who dies fighting in the cause of Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahwa ()
Appetite, passion, desire, sexual and aggressive instincts.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaikh (SHEIKH)
The word Shaikh is a title or a nickname for an elderly person or a religious leader in a community. This title is also given to a wise person.
The meaning of the word Shaikh has been distorted, misused, and abused by some mass media to reflect the wrong meanings.
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Shaitan (SHAITAAN)
Shaitan (Satan) is the source of evil in the world. The plural name is Shayatin. He always tries to misguide and mislead people. The Qur'an states that Satan is not an angel but a member of the Jinn. His other name is Iblis.
When Allah created Adam, He ordered the angels as well as Iblis to prostrate for Adam. They all obeyed the order of Allah except Iblis. His argument was that Allah created Adam from clay and Iblis from the flame of fire. Accordingly, Iblis thought that he was better than Adam. Hence, Allah told him that he will dwell in Hell. Iblis asked Allah for a postponement until the hereafter. Allah granted his request. Iblis swore that he would mislead and misguide all the people except those sincere and devoted worshipers of Allah. Allah told him that only the misguided ones would follow him and that He would fill Hell with him and his followers.
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Shajarat al-kawn ()
"The tree of existence", the entire universe.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shakk ()
Doubt.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shama'il ()
"Good qualities", especially the characteristics of the prophet.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shamil muhammad ad-daghestani ()
A shaykh who established the naqshbandi tariqa throughout the caucasus and fought jihad against tsarist russia for 35 years. his shaykh was mulla Muhammad al-ghazi al-kamrawi whose career began when russia declared protection for the christians in khurjistan and then formally annexed the region from safavid persia in 1215/1800. he recruited thousands of naqshbandis and fought until his death in 1248/1832. his successor al-amir hamza al-khanzaji was martyred the same year, when shamil took over. there followed twenty-seven years of jihad against the russians with many pitched battles, freeing daghestan and seizing their cannon. in 1260/1844 russia sent a larger army who fought for fifteen years until he was captured in 1276/1859. he was banished to turkey from where he went to madina and spent the rest of his life worshipping in the rawda. he was buried in al-baqi`.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shamsi tabrizi ()
Shamsuddin of tabriz, the shaykh of jalal ad-din rumi (d. 672/1273), whose shaykh belonged to the suhrawardi tariqa. the taraqa of shamsi tabrizi is also known as the firdawsi taraqa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaqiq al-balkhi ()
Abu `ali ibn ibrahim al-azdi, a man of wide learning. he began life as a merchant and turned to zuhd. he went on hajj to makka, and died in jihad in 194/810, he was one of the founders of the khorasani school of sufism and the disciple of ibrahim ibn adham. he was a scholar in the shad'a and known for his discourses on the imminence of the last day and on tawakkul (reliance on Allah).(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaqq ()
A simple grave, about five feet deep. sharh: commentary.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharh as-sunna ()
By al-bayhaqi (d. 458/1066), a sixteen volume work dealing with shafi`i fiqh and the basis for it.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shari'ah (sha-ree-ah)
Literally "the path," this term refers to guidance from God to be used by Muslims to regulate their societal and personal affairs. The Shari'ah is based upon the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Muhammad, and is interpreted by scholars in deliberating and deciding upon questions and issues of a legal nature. (Source:CIE)
Shari'ah (SHARIAH)
The root of this word is Shara'a; and some other names of it are Shar', Shir'ah and Tashri'. The Shari'ah is the revealed and the canonical laws of the religion of Islam.
The legislative power in the government lies in the hands of legislative assembly. The legislators are to make rules and regulations within the scope and dimensions of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (s.a.w.). These rules constitute the Shari'ah.
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Shari'ah ()
Islamic law as ordained by Allah Ta'ala. Literally it means 'a road'. The Shari'ah is the legal and social modality of a people based on the revelation of their prophet. The last Shari'ah in history is that of Islam. It abrogates all previous Shari'ahs. It is, being the last, therefore the easiest to follow, for it is applicable to the whole human race wherever they are.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shari`a ()
Lit. road, the legal modality of a people based on the revelation of their prophet. the final shari'a is that of islam.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharif ()
A descendant of the prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, through fatima and 'ali.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika ()
Also shirka; partnership.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika al-`aqd ()
Contractual partnership.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika al-a`mal ()
(Also sharika al-abdan), labour partnership, based on the partners' work.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika al-mid ()
Finance partnership, based on the partners' contributions in gold or silver.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika al-mulk ()
Proprietary partnership.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika fi'l-bay' ()
The transfer at cost price of an article from one person to another who in return becomes a partner in the ownership of the article and agrees to sell it for both of them, the profit to be shared.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika wujnh ()
Credit partnership.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharikah ()
The term is used for joint-stock companies and corporations as well, but is qualified with an adjective to indicate its nature. Thus, sharikah musahamah for a public limited company or a corporation whose capital has been subscribed to by the general public.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat 'ammah ()
A partnership in which each partner is a general attorney for the other partner; a partnership that permits trading in all types of goods.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al- 'inan ()
A basic contract of partnership based on agency in which participation may either be on the basis of wealth or labor or credit-worthiness, and in which, equality of contribution or legal capacity is not necessary.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-abdan ()
Another name for sharikat al-a'mal.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-amwal ()
A partnership in which participation is based on the contribution of wealth by all partners, but the partnership has to be of the type 'indn or mufdwadah.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-jabr ()
Mandatory co-ownership created by an act of law, like inheritance.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-mafalis ()
A partnership between persons, whose assets have been reduced to copper coins and who have to buy on the basis of credit-worthiness; see sharikat al-wujuh.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-Wujuh ()
Partnership based on credit-worthiness of the partners in which the ratio of profit and loss is based on the liability borne, but the partnership has to be of the type 'inan or mufawadah.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-zimam ()
It is a term used by the Malikis to indicate a situation, where two or more persons are buying goods on credit. It is different from the Hanafi sharikat al-wujuh insofar as it requires the physical presence of all the partners at the time of purchase.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat khassah ()
Partnership for a single venture or for trading in a particular item; partnership in which each partner is a special attorney of the other partner.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shart ()
(Plural shurut) qualification, precondition.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shathiyat ()
Ecstatic statements.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shattariya ()
An indonesian tariqa from 'abdullah shattar (d. 824/1415 or 837/1428).(Source:Taha Publication)
Shawahid ()
Illustrations from arabic poetry or other quotations to illustrate an uncertain linguistic usage.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shawahid ()
Plural of shahid.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shawq ()
The yearning of the heart to meet the beloved.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shawwal ()
The tenth month of the muslim lunar calendar.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaykh (shay-kh)
Arabic term meaning "leader" or "chief," often used as a title of respect for learned and respected individuals. In the Sufi tradition, the term has a more specific application, referring to leaders within various tariqahs (spiritual orders or groups). (Source:CIE)
Shaykh ()
(Plural shuyukh) in sufism, the spiritual teacher who guides you from knowledge of your self to knowledge of your lord.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaykh ()
(Plural shuyukh) someone who is over fifty, or the patriarch of the tribe or family, a title of respect.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaykh al-akbar ()
"The greatest shaykh", a title given to muhyi'd-din ibn al-`arabi.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaykh al-islam ()
A title of respect dating from the time of the buyids.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaytan ()
(Plural shayatin) a devil, particularly iblis, one of the jinn.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shi'ah (shee-ah)
Literally, "party" or "partisans," this term designates those Muslims who believe that the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad should have been Ali ibn Abi Talib, rather than the first caliph Abu Bakr as-Sadiq. Shi'ah Muslims may be found in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, India, and some Gulf States. (Source:CIE)
Shi'ism (shee-ism)
A branch of Islam comprising about 10% of the total Muslim population. In Shi'i Islam, Ali ibn Abi Talib is believed to have been the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad. Moreover, Shi'ahs believe that Ali was granted a unique spiritual authority, which was passed on to certain of his descendants given the title of Imam (leader). The largest group in Shi'ism believes that Ali was the first of twelve Imams, and that the last one continues to exist, albeit miraculously and in a state of occultation (concealment from human view). The teachings of these spiritual leaders are an additional source of Shari'ah (Islamic Law), used by Shi'i religious scholars to derive legislation and issue religious opinions. (Source:CIE)
Shi`a ()
Lit. a party or faction, specifically the party who claim that 'ali should have succeeded the prophet as the first khalif and that the leadership of the muslims rightfully belongs to his descendant.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shibr ()
(Plural ashbar) a handspan, unit of length.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shighar ()
A forbidden form of marriage agreement whereby a man gave his daughter in marriage to another man who in return gave his daughter in marriage to him, without either of them paying any mahr to their respective brides.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shirikat al- 'aqd ()
A partnership created through contract as opposed to co-ownership that may be the result of a joint purchase or agreement or it may result from inheritance or from some other legal situation.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shirk ()
Literally, "association," this term is commonly used to mean association of something other than God with God. For Muslims, God is Absolute, Complete, and Self-Sufficient. To set anything alongside or in place of God as Reality is to commit the sin of association, which is the only sin that God does not forgive, according to the Qur'an. Thus, paganism, or even atheism, are viewed as expressions of shirk. (Source:CIE)
Shirk ()
associating partners with Allah. Shirk can also encompase any object that a person may hold in regard higher than Allah. It is the most severe of sins and will not be forgiven.
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Shirk ()
The unforgiveable wrong action of worshipping something or someone other than Allah or associating something or someone as a partner with him.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shirka ()
See sharika.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shirkah ()
Partnership between two or more persons, whereby unlike mudarabah, all of them have a share in finance as well as entrepreneurship and management, though not necessarily equally.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shnra ()
Consultation. also the title of sara 42 of the qur'an. shurta: urban police.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shu'ayb ()
The prophet jethro.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuf'a ()
The right of pre-emption in property.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuf'a ()
Pre-emption; this includes shuf `a ash-shank, the right of a co-owner in a property to have the first option of purchasing his partners' shares; shufa al-khalit, the right of partner to have the first option; and shufa al jar, the right of the neighbour to have the first option of purchasing a neighbouring property.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuhada' ()
The plural of shahid.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuhnd ()
The plural of shahid.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuhud ()
Contemplative vision, inner witnessing.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shukr ()
Gratitude, giving thanks and acknowledgement of blessing. it begins with the tongue, then with the body and then with the heart.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shukr ()
Thankfulness, gratitude.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shukuk ()
: Check, certificate of debt, certificates of investment; plural of Shak(Source:IslamIQ)
Shura ()
Consultation.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuraq ()
Sunrise, when the sun is fully over the horizon. shuynkh: plural of shaykh.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurb ()
"Drinking", tasting the sweetness of devotion which increases the meaning and decreases the sensory. it is more permanent than "tasting" (dhawq).(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurta ()
Urban police.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurud ()
Seeking restlessly to escape from the veils of this world, employing every resource to become unveiled.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurut ()
Terms and conditions in Islamic law.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shurut ()
(Plural of sham) legal formularies, preconditions.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurut ()
Criteria, the means by which someone classifies hadiths. it is the plural of shart.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuyukh ()
Plural of shaykh.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siddiq ()
A man of truth, the siddiq is the one who believes in Allah and his messenger by the statement of the one who reports it, not fromany proof except the light of belief which he experiences in his heart, and which prevents him from hesitating, or any doubt entering him, about the word of the messenger who reported.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siddiq ()
A man of truth, sincerity is his condition, a name of respect given to abu bakr.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sidq ()
Truthfulness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sidrat al-muntaha ()
"The lote-tree of the boundary" or "lote tree of the uttermost limit", a lote tree above the seventh heaven near the aradise, denoting the limit of being and the cessation of form itself; the place at which the knowledge of every creature, even the angels close to Allah, stops. (see qur'an 53:14).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sidrat al-muntaha ()
"The lote-tree of the boundary" or "lote tree of the uttermost limit", a lote tree above the seventh heaven near the paradise, denoting the limit of being and the cessation of form itself; the place at which the knowledge of every creature, even the angels close to Allah, stops. (see qur'an 53:14).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sifa ()
Attribute.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sifa hukmiya ()
Legal qualification.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sifat ()
The attributes, of Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sigha ()
Wording, the form of a contract.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sihr ()
Magic.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sijjin ()
The register where the actions of the evil are recorded, or the place where the register is kept. some say it is a stone underneath the lowest earth. (see qur'an 83:7-8)(Source:Taha Publication)
Sila ()
Elision.(Source:Taha Publication)
Silsila ()
The chain, in sufism, the continuity of spiritual descent and trans mission of wisdom from shaykh to shaykh from the prophet.(Source:Taha Publication)
Simsima ()
"Sesame seed", a metaphor for gnosis which is too fine to express.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sin al-bulugh ()
This is the age of maturity and puberty. It is the age at which the Muslims are considered an adult and becomes accountable for his/her duties in Islam. There is no fixed age for that in terms of years and it is decided by three signs: having a menstruation, period or pregnancy for girls, and being physically mature or having a wet dream for boys, growing pubic hair, or reaching the age of fifteen, whichever comes first.
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Sin at-tamyiz ()
This is the age of distinguishing. This age is used in Fiqh to decide the age before which the mother has the right to keep the child after divorce. It varies from one person to another. The age is reached when the child can take care of himself or herself and no longer needs an adult to help him eat, get dressed, and clean himself or herself. In the school of thought of Abu Hanifah, it is seven years for the boy and nine years for the girl. The girl is given longer time so that she can learn more of the habits of women.
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Sinf ()
(Plural asnaf) guild. (see hirfa).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirah (SEERAH)
The writings of the companions of the Prophet (s.a.w.) about him, his personality, his life story. and his ways of handling different situations is called Sirah. The famous collections of the Sirah are At-Tabari, Ibn Ishaq, and Ibn Hisham.
The Sirah is a source of reference that Muslims rely on in their daily life situations and problems.
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Sirat ()
The narrow bridge which spans the fire and must be crossed to enter the garden. it is described as sharper than a sword and thinner than a hair. it will have hooks over it to catch people as they cross it.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirat al-mustaqim ()
"The straight path" of islam, which leads to the garden.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirhindi ()
Shaykh ahmad al-faruqi, born in about 972/1564 at sirhind, patiala, india, indian sufi and theologian who was largely responsible for the reassertion and revival in india of orthodox sunnite islam as a reaction against the syncretistic religious tendencies prevalent during the reign of the mughal emperor akbar. he died in 1034/1625.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirq ()
Theft.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirr ()
Inmost consciousness, the secret.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirri ()
Silent recitation of the qur'an during salat.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirwal ()
long under garment worn by the Arabs.
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Siwak ()
a piece of a branch or root of a tree that is used as a toothbrush. Also called a miswak.
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Siwak ()
A small stick, usually from the arak _tree, whose tip is softened and used for cleaning the teeth.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siyaq ()
Context.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siyar ()
Types of conduct.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siyasa ()
A decision based on public interest.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siyasa shar`iya ()
Administration of justice according to islamic law.(Source:Taha Publication)
Subh ()
The dawn prayer.(Source:Taha Publication)
Subha ()
(Plural subuhat) prayer beads. (see tasbih).(Source:Taha Publication)
Subhanahu wa ta'ala ()
This is an expression that Muslims use whenever the name of Allah is pronounced or written. The meaning of this expression is:Allah is pure of having partners and He is exalted from having a son.
Muslims believe that Allah is the only God, the Creator of the Universe. He does not have partners or children. Sometimes Muslims use other expressions when the name of Allah is written or pronounced. Some of which are:'Azza Wa Jall: He is the Mighty and the Majestic;Jalla Jalaluh: He is the exalted Majestic.
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Subhanahu wa ta`ala ()
"Glorified is he and exalted," an expression that muslims use when the name of Allah is pronounced or written.(Source:Taha Publication)
Subhanallah ()
"Glorified is Allah." to honour Allah and make him free from all (unsuitable evil things) that are ascribed to him, (or "glorified be Allah").(Source:Taha Publication)
Suffa ()
A verandah attached to the prophet's mosque where the poor muslims used to sleep.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suffah ()
a raised platform that was used by the Prophet as a welcomming point for newcomers or destitute people. It was part of his masjid.
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Sufi (soo-fee)
One who endeavors to achieve direct inward knowledge of God through adherence to various spiritual doctrines and methods. These include repeatedly invoking the Divine Names and reciting other religious expressions, living an austere lifestyle, and participating in various spiritual gatherings usually formed around a spiritual master with the title shaykh. Historically, sufis have been grouped into organizations known as tariqahs. (Source:CIE)
Sufism (soof-ism)
A particular spiritual approach and lifestyle adopted by some Muslims (known as sufis), rather than a distinct branch of Islam. Sufism holds that direct and intimate knowledge of God can be achieved through spiritual discipline, exertion, and austerity. Essentially, Sufism is seen as an "inward" path of communion with God, complementing the Shari'ah, or "outward" religious law. (Source:CIE)
Sufrites ()
A moderate branch of the kharijites.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suftaja ()
Bill of exchange. it is defined as a loan of money repayable by the borrower to a person other than the lender in a different place. it is forbidden.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suhba ()
Companionship, company.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suhrawardiya ()
Baghdadi order founded by `abdu'l-qadir as-suhrawardi (d. 564/1168), a disciple of ahmad al-ghazali (the younger brother of Muhammad al-ghazali), and abu hafs 'umar as-suhrawardi (d. 632/1234). it has several branches. the 'abbasid khalif an-nasir helped in the diffusion of his teaching and his futuwwa order.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suhuf ()
pages or manuscripts.
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Suhuf ()
Pages, books, epistles, the plural of sahifa; the suhuf of ibrahim and musa means the revelations which they received. (see qur'an 87:18-19).(Source:Taha Publication)
Suhur ()
See sahur.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sujud ()
Prostration.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sujud ()
The root of those word is Sajada which means that a person makes prostration to Allah in his daily prayers. While in the position of Sujud, a Muslim is to praise Almighty Allah and glorify him.
During the position of Sujud, a Muslim is to make sure that his/her forehead , nose, hands, knees, and toes, are all touching the floor.
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Sukan ()
Stillness; a diacritic mark which means no vowel sound after a consonant.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sukr ()
Intoxication, drunkenness, rapture.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sukun ()
Stillness, the heart at peace, a serenity born of emptiness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sulayman ()
The prophet solomon.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sulayman al-khawwas ()
(D. before 170/787), a zahid of palestine who studied law under al-awza`i and was a companion of ibrahim ibn adham.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sulh ()
Reconciliation, or comprehensive peace settlement.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sultan ()
An abstract noun meaning power, especially that of government. it has come to designate a king or ruler who governs by virtue of his power.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suluk ()
Journeying, the progress on the way to Allah, maintaining out ward stability while inwardly attracted to the divine (jadhb).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan ()
Plural of sunna; also collections of hadith.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of abu dawud ()
(D. 275/888). one of the six collections, it contains 4,800 hadiths mostly on legal matters. it was the first book of its type in hadith literature and is considered the best sunan. the author often points out the weaknesses and peculiarities in hadiths and their isnads or expresses his preference among the variants of a hadith. it is one of the most comprehensive collections.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of ad-daraqutni ()
(D. 385/995). he used hadiths which he considered met the criteria of al-bukhari and muslim and adds isnads and alternate versions and notes about the narrators. its reliability is second only to the sound six collections. it was the basis for the collections of al-baghawi and at-tabrizi.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of ad-darimi ()
(D. 255/869). this book is a musannaf which is also called al-musnad al-jami', a misnomer. it contains 3,550 hadiths plus comments on the narrators and on legal points. it has an introductory chapter on pre-islamic times and traditions connected to the life and character of the prophet. it is thought of as reliable and is one of the earliest extant sunan collections. it is an important collection and some considered it to be one of the six.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of an-nasa'i ()
(D. 303/915). his sunan is the one with the fewest weak hadiths after the two sahih collections. the sunan which is one of the six is al-mujtaba or as-sunan as-sughra, which is a synopsis of a large collection of hadiths which he considered to be fairly reliable. in the smaller collection he only included those hadiths which he considered to be reliable.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of ibn majah ()
(D. 273/886). it contains 4,341 hadiths. of these, 3,002 appear also in the collections of al-bukhari, muslim, attirmidhi, abu dawud, and nasa'i. it is one of the six, although it is considered less authentic than the muwatta'. it contains many hadiths which are forged and he did not mention his criteria for selection.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunna ()
The customary practice of a person or group of people. it has come to refer almost exclusively to the practice of the messenger of Allah and of the first generation of muslims.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunnah (soon-nah)
Literally, this term means habit, practice, customary procedure, action, norm, or usage sanctioned by tradition. More specifically, Sunnah refers to Prophet Muhammad's sayings, practices, and habits. The Hadith of the Prophet constitute a written record of his Sunnah. (Source:CIE)
Sunnah (soon-nah)
In general, the word Sunnah means habit, practice, customary procedure, or action, norm and usage sanctioned by tradition. In specific, any time the word Sunnah is mentioned, it is to refer to Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.). Here it means his sayings, practices, living habits. The Hadith are reports on the Sunnah.
The two major legal sources of jurisprudence in Islam are the Quran and the Sunnah.
The Sunnah may confirm what is mentioned in Qur'an, interpret and explain it, specify what is meant by some general verses, limit and restrict the meaning of some verse in it, or may explain something that has been revealed in Qur'an.
The Sunnah has a high authority in Islam; and Allah in many places in the Qur'an orders the Muslims to follow the teachings of Prophet Mohammad (s.a.w.).
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Sunnah (soon-nah)
All the traditions and practices of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), that are recorded not only in such books as Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, but also in living people to whom these traditions and practices have been transmitted, from person to person, from then until now. Although the Sunnah refers almost exclusively to the practice of the Messenger of Allah, it also comprises the customs of the first generation of Muslims in Madinah. They learned their Islam directly from the Prophet, not from books, and transmitted what they had learned to the next generation. Thus they have become models whom all Muslims should follow. The Sunnah is a complete behaviourial science that has been systematically kept outside the learning framework of this society. It cannot be learned from books, although books can be helpful. It can only be learned from real Muslims who are true teachers. Plural: Sunnan.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sunni (soon-nee)
A term designating those Muslims who recognize the first four successors of Prophet Muhammad as the "Rightly-Guided" caliphs, and who attribute no special religious or political function to the descendants of the Prophet's son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib. Sunnis hold that any pious, just, and qualified Muslim may be elected Caliph. Sunnis comprise the majority of Muslims, numbering about 90% of the total. (Source:CIE)
Sunni ()
The main body of muslims, the an as-sunna wa'l-jama `a, who recognise and accept the khulafa' ar-rashidun, the first four khalifs.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suq ()
Market.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sura ()
(Plural suwar) chapter of the qur'an. the qur'an is composed of 114 suras. suwar: plural of sura.(Source:Taha Publication)
Surah (soo-rah)
A distinct chapter of the Qur'an, designated by a title such as Abraham, The Pilgrimage, or The Table-Spread. An individual verse within a surah is called an ayah. The Qur'an is comprised of 114 surahs of varying lengths. (Source:CIE)
Surah ()
The Qur'an is composed of 114 chapters, each of which is called a Surah. The plural of Surah is called Suwar, which means chapters.
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Sutra ()
An object placed in front of someone praying so that people will pass beyond it and not come between him and the qibla.(Source:Taha Publication)
These letters are abbreviations for the wordsSalla Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam, which means : may the blessing and the peace of Allah be upon him.
When the name of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him.
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S.A.W. ()
: These letters are abbreviations for the words "Salla Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam", which means : may the blessing and the peace of Allah be upon him. When the name of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him.(Source:IslamIQ)
S.W.T ()
These letters are abbreviations for the words of "Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala". When the name of Almighty Allah is pronounced, a Muslim is to show his respect to Him by reciting this. The meaning of this statement is that Allah is purified of having partners or a son.(Source:IslamIQ)
S.W.T. ()
These letters are abbreviations for the words ofSubhanahu Wa Ta'ala. When the name of Almighty Allah is pronounced, a Muslim is to show his respect to Him. The meaning of this statement is that Allah is purified of having partners or a son.
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Sa'i ()
The act of going back and forth seven times between Safa and Marwa which is done during the Hajj or the Umra.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sa'iba ()
A she-camel which used to be let loose in free pastures in the name of idols, gods, and false deities.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa'y ()
The main rite of 'umra and part of hajj. it is going between the hills of safa and marwa seven times.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa'yee ()
the going back and forth seven times between Safa and Marwah that is done during the Hajj or the Umrah. It is done to symbolize Hajar's search for water for her son Ismael.
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Sa` ()
(Plural aswa` or aswu`) a measure of volume equal to four mudds, a mudd being a double-handed scoop.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa`ada ()
Happiness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa`dan ()
Thorny plant suitable for grazing animals.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sa`di ()
Muslah ad-din, a famous poet from shiraz, persia (580/1184 - 692/1292), his shaykh was shihab ad-din as-suhrawardi. he studied at the nizamiya of baghdad and travelled widely in the muslim world before returning to shiraz when over seventy. his major works are the bustan, the gulistan ("rose garden"), and his diwan.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sab' al-mathanl ()
`The seven often repeated ones,' usually meaning the seven dyat of the fatiha.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sab' at-tiwial ()
The first seven long suras of the qur'an.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sab'iya ()
The "sevener" shi'a or ismailis.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saba ()
Sheba.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabab ()
(Plural asbab) cause, means of obtaining something. it is usually used to describe the cause of acts of devotion whereas `illa is not.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabab ()
Cause, means of obtaining something.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabab al-awwal ()
The first cause, i.e. Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sababiya ()
Causality.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabi'un ()
Sabeans, a group of believers. it is not entirely clear who they were. possibly they were gnostics or mandaeans.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabians (Sabian)
The Sabians seem to have been a monotheistic religious groupeintermediate between Judaism and Christianity. Their name (probably derived from the Aramaic verb tsebha`, "he immersed himself [in water]") would indicate that they were followers of John the Baptist-in which case they could be identified with the Mandaeans, a community which to this day is to be found in `Iraq. They are not to be confused with the so-called "Sabians of Harran", a gnostic sect which still existed in the early centuries of Islam, and which may have deliberately adopted the name of the true Sabians in order to obtain the advantages accorded by the Muslims to the followers of every monotheistic faith. (Quran Ref: 2:62 ) (Source:Muhammad Asad)
Sabiqun ()
"Those who outstrip the rest", in drawing near to Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabirin ()
people who are patient and steadfast.
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Sabr ()
Patience, steadfastness, self-control, endurance, both physical and spiritual, self restraint to act by what is commanded and to abandon what is forbidden.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sabr ()
Patience, fortitude, steadfastness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sadaq ()
same meaning as mahr.
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Sadaq ()
Another word for mahr.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sadaqa (Sadaqah)
Anything given away in charity in the name of Allah.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sadaqa ()
Charitable giving in the cause of Allah. safar: the second month of the muslim lunar calendar.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sadaqah (sa-da-kah)
Literally, "righteousness." This terms refers to the voluntary giving of alms (charity). Sadaqah is distinct from zakah, which is a mandatory contribution paid yearly and calculated based on one's wealth or assets. Sadaqah can consist of any item of value, and can be provided to any needy person. The Qur'an states that God loves those who are charitable and promises great reward and forgiveness for those who give regularly to others in need. (Source:CIE)
Sadaqah ()
means charity.
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Sadd adh-dhara'i` ()
To block the means which might possibly lead to undesired consequences.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sadl ()
When in the standing position, to pray with the arms at one's sides. this is done by most malikis and the shi'a.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saduq ()
Someone who is truthful.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saduq yahim ()
Someone who is truthful but commits errors.(Source:Taha Publication)
Safa ()
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 Marwah.
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Safa and Marwa ()
Two small hills in Makkah, in Al-Haram as-Shareef (The Grand Masjid) to the east. It is an essential part of an Umrah and the Hajj to walk seven times between the two places, quickening one's step briefly between the two hills. This is called Sa'i. See Holy Qur'an, Al-Baqara (2):(Source:IslamIQ)
Safa and marwa ()
Two hills close to the ka'ba. it is part of the rites of `umra and hajj to go seven times between the two hills.(Source:Taha Publication)
Safar ()
Journey, it is the journey of the heart when it begins to turn to Allah by dhikr,(Source:Taha Publication)
Saghira ()
(Plural sagha'ir) minor wrong action.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sagifa ()
A roofed porch where the muslims in madina met after the death of the prophet to chose their first khalifa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahaba ()
The companions of the prophet.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahaba ()
The companions of the prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. if a muslim has seen the prophet, or talked to him, at least once when the prophet was alive, he is called sahaba. the plural form of sahaba is sahaba or ashab. the word sahdba al-kiram includes all those great people each of whom has seen the prophet at least once.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahabah (sa-haa-bah)
A term meaning "companions," commonly used in reference to those followers of Prophet Muhammad who were closest to him in his lifetime, kept frequent company with him, and strove to emulate his sayings and doings. The Sahabah's piety, knowledge and love for the Prophet were important factors in the perpetuation of his teachings and the painstakingly careful recording of the his hadith in the years following his death. (Source:CIE)
Sahabah ()
companions of the Prophet.
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Sahabi ()
A companion of the prophet.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahabi ()
A muslim who saw the prophet at least once; a companion.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib ()
Lit. companion, also a graduate student in a madrasa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib ()
Healthy and sound with no defects, used to describe an authentic hadith.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib ()
(Plural ashab) lit. companion, also a graduate student in a madrasa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib al-hut ()
"The man of the fish", the prophet yunus.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib al-Mal ()
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 ()
"Companion of the right", one of the recording angels; also an inhabitant of the garden.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib as-sur ()
"The possessor of the trumpet", meaning the angel israfil.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahib ash-shimal ()
"Companion of the left", one of the recording angels; also an inhabitant of the fire.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahifa ()
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 ()
(Plural suhuf) portion of writing, page, a book revealed to a prophet,(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahifah ()
a page or manuscript.
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Sahih ()
Healthy and sound with no defects, used to describe an authentic hadith.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahih ()
A valid sale.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahih al-bukhari ()
(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 ()
(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 ()
(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 ()
The two sahih collections of al-bukhari and muslim.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahl ibn `abdullah ()
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 ()
Or suhur, the early morning meal taken before first light when fasting.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahnun ()
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 ()
Pulverisation, the disappearance of your inward and outward structure under the weight of divine force.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahr ()
Sleeplessness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sahur (sa-hoor)
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 ()
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 ()
Sobriety, acting in accordance with the sunna, thus concealing inward intoxication.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saj' ()
Rhymed prose in which consecutive clauses end in a similar sound but not in a similar poetic measure.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sajda ()
The act of prostration.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sajjada ()
Prayer rug.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sakina ()
Calmness, tranquillity, the shechina (see qur'an 2:248).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sakina ()
An enveloping stillness which Allah sends down on the hearts. as-salat(Source:Taha Publication)
Sakk ()
(Plural sukuk or sikak) the original of "cheque", a commercial document.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sala(t) ()
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 ()
Belongings (arms, horse, etc.) of a deceased warrior killed in a battle.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salaf ()
The early generations of the muslims.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salafi ()
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)
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)
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).
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Salah ()
Goodness, righteousness, virtue.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salam ()
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 ()
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 ()
The shortened fear prayer which is done in times of danger.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salb ()
Negation, to declare Allah free of any attributes which appertain to created beings.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salih ()
The prophet sent to the people of thamud.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salih ()
(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 ()
Righteous actions, good deeds.(Source:Taha Publication)
Salik ()
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 ()
Tariqa named after ibn salim whose shaykh was sahl at-tustari (d. 282/896).(Source:Taha Publication)
Salla'llahu 'alayhi wa sallam ()
"May Allah bless him and grant him peace", the formula spoken after mentioning the prophet Muhammad.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam ()
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.
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Salsabil ()
The name of a fountain in paradise mentioned in the qur'an in 76:18.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sama' ()
Hearing something from someone.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sama' ()
Listening session, listening to songs about Allah, so that the heart may open.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sama' ()
Listening to the teacher, hence it is direct transmission.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sama' ()
(Plural samawdt) heaven. the opposite is ard, earth.(Source:Taha Publication)
Samad ()
The real in its endless effulgence of creative energy, by which the whole universe of endless forms emerge from the possible into the existent. it is the richness whose wealth is every form in creation. Allah is in need of nothing and everything is in need of him.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sami' allahu liman hamidah ()
"Allah heard him who sent his praises to him," said by someone praying when he rises from ruku ` (unless he is following an imam in the prayer).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sana`i ()
Abu'l-majd majdud ibn adam, born at ghazna. he was a sufi poet. several dates have been given for his death, which was in about 545/1150. he wrote the first mystical epic, hadiqatu'l haqiqa, a diwan and other poetical works.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sanad ()
Basis, proof, authority.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sannsiya ()
Political-religious organisation founded in libya by sayyid Muhammad 'ali as-sanusi (d. 1276/1859), who put up strong resistance to the colonialists.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saqar ()
A place in hell.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saqar ()
Scorching fire, a name for hell.(Source:Taha Publication)
Saqifah ()
a shelter with a roof. The companions of the Prophet met in a Saqifah in Madinah to pledge their loyalty to Abu Bakr after the death of the Prophet.
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Sara ()
Sarah, the mother of ishaq, from whom the prophet `isa is descended.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sarf ()
Exchange of two currencies; a barter transaction.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sari as-saqati ()
Abu'l-hasan ibn mughallis, said to be a pupil of ma`ruf al-karkhi, in the baghdad circle of sufis. he was the maternal uncle and teacher of al-junayd and one of the first to present sufism in an organised form. a dealer in second-hand goods, he died in 253/867 at the age of 98.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sariqa ()
Theft.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sariya ()
A small army-unit sent by the prophet on jihad, without his participation in it.(Source:Taha Publication)
Satr ()
Covering, veiling, concealing, the manner in which existence conceals divine unity. the opposite of tajalli.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sawifi ()
State lands.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sawiq ()
A mush made of wheat or barley (also with sugar and dates). sawm: or siyam, fasting from food, drink and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset, particularly for the month of ramadan which is one of the pillars of islam.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sawm (so-um)
Sawm refers to the daily fast Muslims undertake during the month of Ramadan, and is one of the "five pillars" of Islam. For Muslims, fasting means total abstinence from all food, drink, and marital sexual relations from dawn to sunset. Muslims fast for many reasons, including to build a sense of will-power against temptation, to feel compassion for less fortunate persons, and to reevaluate their lives in spiritual terms. (Source:CIE)
Sawm ()
Sawm or Siyam is to mean total abstinence of food and liquid fro dawn to sunset for one whole lunar month. For those who are married, they are to abstain from sexual relations during that time too.
Sawm (Fasting) takes place during the ninth month of the lunar calendar called Ramadhan. Sawm is one of the five pillars of Islam.
Total fasting is also a training process to attain self-restraint, self-control, self-discipline, self-obedience, self-education, and self-evaluation.
Few people are excused from fasting during Ramadhan. Some are required to make up later for the days they did not fast such as the travelers (over 50 miles by any means), sick, pregnant women, women nursing babies, and women during their periods. Other excused people are required to feed a poor person one meal for each day they do not fast if they can afford it, such as the elderly people and the ones who have permanent diseases like ulcers.
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Sawm ad-dahr ()
Uninterrupted fasting.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sayyahun ()
Roving angels who roam the earth looking for gatherings of dhikr, from which the scent of musk emanates in the unseen.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sayyid ()
leader or chief.
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Sayyid ()
A descendant of the prophet; also master.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sayyid al-anbiya' wa'i-mursalin ()
"The master of the prophets and the messengers", Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sayyiduna ()
"Our master", a term of respect.(Source:Taha Publication)
Seven sleepers ()
The people of the cave mentioned in sura 18 who are known as the "seven sleepers of ephesus," (see ashab al-kahf).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sha`ban ()
The eighth month of the muslim lunar calendar.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shabibya ()
Kharijites who denied that Allah's foreknowledge had a determining effect and explained human responsibility in terms of a concept of delegation (tafwid). (cf. mufawwida).(Source:Taha Publication)
Shadhdh ()
One of the rarer readings of the qur'an.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shadhdh ()
An "irregular" hadith which is reported by a trustworthy person but which goes against the narration of someone who is more reliable than him.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shadhiliya ()
Order founded by abu madyan of tlemcen (d. 594/1197) and abu'l-hasan ash-shadhili of tunis (d. 656/1258). ash-shadhili discouraged monasticism and urged his followers to maintain their ordinary lives, a tradition still followed. it manifests the sobriety which al-junayd espoused. it has many branches, especially in north africa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaf' ()
A supererogatory prayer of two rak`ats performed with the witr.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shafa`a ()
Intercession, particularly the intercession of the prophet Muhammad on the last day.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shafi` ()
A holder of the right of pre-emption.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shah wali'ullah ()
Qutbu'd-din ahmad, the great muslim reformer of india born in 1114/1702, whose father founded the rahimiya madrasa in delhi. he memorised the qur'an by the age of five, learned persian by the age of ten, and was initiated by his father into the qadiriya, chistiya, and naqshbandiya tariqas. he succeeded his father as principal of the rahimiya at the age of seventeen, and taught there throughout his life. he believed that al-muwatta' of imam malik was the key to re-establishing islam in india. he died in 1176/1762.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahada ()
Bearing witness, particularly bearing witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. it is one of the pillars of islam. it is also used to describe legal testimony in a court of law.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahada az-zur ()
Perjury, false testimony.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahadah (sha-haa-duh)
An Arabic word meaning "witnessing," Shahadah refers to the declaration of faith ("La-Ilaha-Illa-Lah Muhammadur-Rasul-Allah") which all Muslims take as their creed - namely, that there is no deity but God and that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. The Shahadah constitutes the first of the "five pillars" of Islam. (Source:CIE)
Shahadah ()
declaration of faith. A person must recite the shahadah to convert to Islam. The shahadah in Islam is::I testify that there is no god but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
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Shaheed ()
a martyr. Someone who dies in the way of Allah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Shahid ()
(Plural shuhud) a witness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahid ()
means a witness or martyr.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Shahid ()
Singular of shawahid.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahid ()
A witness, another narration which supports the meaning of a hadith which is being investigated with an entirely different isnad.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahid ()
(Plural shuhud) a witness, someone who testifies.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahid ()
(Plural shuhada') a martyr who dies fighting in the cause of Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shahwa ()
Appetite, passion, desire, sexual and aggressive instincts.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaikh (SHEIKH)
The word Shaikh is a title or a nickname for an elderly person or a religious leader in a community. This title is also given to a wise person.
The meaning of the word Shaikh has been distorted, misused, and abused by some mass media to reflect the wrong meanings.
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Shaitan (SHAITAAN)
Shaitan (Satan) is the source of evil in the world. The plural name is Shayatin. He always tries to misguide and mislead people. The Qur'an states that Satan is not an angel but a member of the Jinn. His other name is Iblis.
When Allah created Adam, He ordered the angels as well as Iblis to prostrate for Adam. They all obeyed the order of Allah except Iblis. His argument was that Allah created Adam from clay and Iblis from the flame of fire. Accordingly, Iblis thought that he was better than Adam. Hence, Allah told him that he will dwell in Hell. Iblis asked Allah for a postponement until the hereafter. Allah granted his request. Iblis swore that he would mislead and misguide all the people except those sincere and devoted worshipers of Allah. Allah told him that only the misguided ones would follow him and that He would fill Hell with him and his followers.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Shajarat al-kawn ()
"The tree of existence", the entire universe.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shakk ()
Doubt.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shama'il ()
"Good qualities", especially the characteristics of the prophet.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shamil muhammad ad-daghestani ()
A shaykh who established the naqshbandi tariqa throughout the caucasus and fought jihad against tsarist russia for 35 years. his shaykh was mulla Muhammad al-ghazi al-kamrawi whose career began when russia declared protection for the christians in khurjistan and then formally annexed the region from safavid persia in 1215/1800. he recruited thousands of naqshbandis and fought until his death in 1248/1832. his successor al-amir hamza al-khanzaji was martyred the same year, when shamil took over. there followed twenty-seven years of jihad against the russians with many pitched battles, freeing daghestan and seizing their cannon. in 1260/1844 russia sent a larger army who fought for fifteen years until he was captured in 1276/1859. he was banished to turkey from where he went to madina and spent the rest of his life worshipping in the rawda. he was buried in al-baqi`.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shamsi tabrizi ()
Shamsuddin of tabriz, the shaykh of jalal ad-din rumi (d. 672/1273), whose shaykh belonged to the suhrawardi tariqa. the taraqa of shamsi tabrizi is also known as the firdawsi taraqa.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaqiq al-balkhi ()
Abu `ali ibn ibrahim al-azdi, a man of wide learning. he began life as a merchant and turned to zuhd. he went on hajj to makka, and died in jihad in 194/810, he was one of the founders of the khorasani school of sufism and the disciple of ibrahim ibn adham. he was a scholar in the shad'a and known for his discourses on the imminence of the last day and on tawakkul (reliance on Allah).(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaqq ()
A simple grave, about five feet deep. sharh: commentary.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharh as-sunna ()
By al-bayhaqi (d. 458/1066), a sixteen volume work dealing with shafi`i fiqh and the basis for it.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shari'ah (sha-ree-ah)
Literally "the path," this term refers to guidance from God to be used by Muslims to regulate their societal and personal affairs. The Shari'ah is based upon the Qur'an and the Sunnah of Muhammad, and is interpreted by scholars in deliberating and deciding upon questions and issues of a legal nature. (Source:CIE)
Shari'ah (SHARIAH)
The root of this word is Shara'a; and some other names of it are Shar', Shir'ah and Tashri'. The Shari'ah is the revealed and the canonical laws of the religion of Islam.
The legislative power in the government lies in the hands of legislative assembly. The legislators are to make rules and regulations within the scope and dimensions of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (s.a.w.). These rules constitute the Shari'ah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Shari'ah ()
Islamic law as ordained by Allah Ta'ala. Literally it means 'a road'. The Shari'ah is the legal and social modality of a people based on the revelation of their prophet. The last Shari'ah in history is that of Islam. It abrogates all previous Shari'ahs. It is, being the last, therefore the easiest to follow, for it is applicable to the whole human race wherever they are.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shari`a ()
Lit. road, the legal modality of a people based on the revelation of their prophet. the final shari'a is that of islam.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharif ()
A descendant of the prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, through fatima and 'ali.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika ()
Also shirka; partnership.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika al-`aqd ()
Contractual partnership.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika al-a`mal ()
(Also sharika al-abdan), labour partnership, based on the partners' work.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika al-mid ()
Finance partnership, based on the partners' contributions in gold or silver.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika al-mulk ()
Proprietary partnership.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika fi'l-bay' ()
The transfer at cost price of an article from one person to another who in return becomes a partner in the ownership of the article and agrees to sell it for both of them, the profit to be shared.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharika wujnh ()
Credit partnership.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sharikah ()
The term is used for joint-stock companies and corporations as well, but is qualified with an adjective to indicate its nature. Thus, sharikah musahamah for a public limited company or a corporation whose capital has been subscribed to by the general public.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat 'ammah ()
A partnership in which each partner is a general attorney for the other partner; a partnership that permits trading in all types of goods.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al- 'inan ()
A basic contract of partnership based on agency in which participation may either be on the basis of wealth or labor or credit-worthiness, and in which, equality of contribution or legal capacity is not necessary.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-abdan ()
Another name for sharikat al-a'mal.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-amwal ()
A partnership in which participation is based on the contribution of wealth by all partners, but the partnership has to be of the type 'indn or mufdwadah.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-jabr ()
Mandatory co-ownership created by an act of law, like inheritance.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-mafalis ()
A partnership between persons, whose assets have been reduced to copper coins and who have to buy on the basis of credit-worthiness; see sharikat al-wujuh.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-Wujuh ()
Partnership based on credit-worthiness of the partners in which the ratio of profit and loss is based on the liability borne, but the partnership has to be of the type 'inan or mufawadah.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat al-zimam ()
It is a term used by the Malikis to indicate a situation, where two or more persons are buying goods on credit. It is different from the Hanafi sharikat al-wujuh insofar as it requires the physical presence of all the partners at the time of purchase.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sharikat khassah ()
Partnership for a single venture or for trading in a particular item; partnership in which each partner is a special attorney of the other partner.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shart ()
(Plural shurut) qualification, precondition.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shathiyat ()
Ecstatic statements.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shattariya ()
An indonesian tariqa from 'abdullah shattar (d. 824/1415 or 837/1428).(Source:Taha Publication)
Shawahid ()
Illustrations from arabic poetry or other quotations to illustrate an uncertain linguistic usage.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shawahid ()
Plural of shahid.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shawq ()
The yearning of the heart to meet the beloved.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shawwal ()
The tenth month of the muslim lunar calendar.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaykh (shay-kh)
Arabic term meaning "leader" or "chief," often used as a title of respect for learned and respected individuals. In the Sufi tradition, the term has a more specific application, referring to leaders within various tariqahs (spiritual orders or groups). (Source:CIE)
Shaykh ()
(Plural shuyukh) in sufism, the spiritual teacher who guides you from knowledge of your self to knowledge of your lord.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaykh ()
(Plural shuyukh) someone who is over fifty, or the patriarch of the tribe or family, a title of respect.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaykh al-akbar ()
"The greatest shaykh", a title given to muhyi'd-din ibn al-`arabi.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaykh al-islam ()
A title of respect dating from the time of the buyids.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shaytan ()
(Plural shayatin) a devil, particularly iblis, one of the jinn.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shi'ah (shee-ah)
Literally, "party" or "partisans," this term designates those Muslims who believe that the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad should have been Ali ibn Abi Talib, rather than the first caliph Abu Bakr as-Sadiq. Shi'ah Muslims may be found in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, India, and some Gulf States. (Source:CIE)
Shi'ism (shee-ism)
A branch of Islam comprising about 10% of the total Muslim population. In Shi'i Islam, Ali ibn Abi Talib is believed to have been the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad. Moreover, Shi'ahs believe that Ali was granted a unique spiritual authority, which was passed on to certain of his descendants given the title of Imam (leader). The largest group in Shi'ism believes that Ali was the first of twelve Imams, and that the last one continues to exist, albeit miraculously and in a state of occultation (concealment from human view). The teachings of these spiritual leaders are an additional source of Shari'ah (Islamic Law), used by Shi'i religious scholars to derive legislation and issue religious opinions. (Source:CIE)
Shi`a ()
Lit. a party or faction, specifically the party who claim that 'ali should have succeeded the prophet as the first khalif and that the leadership of the muslims rightfully belongs to his descendant.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shibr ()
(Plural ashbar) a handspan, unit of length.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shighar ()
A forbidden form of marriage agreement whereby a man gave his daughter in marriage to another man who in return gave his daughter in marriage to him, without either of them paying any mahr to their respective brides.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shirikat al- 'aqd ()
A partnership created through contract as opposed to co-ownership that may be the result of a joint purchase or agreement or it may result from inheritance or from some other legal situation.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shirk ()
Literally, "association," this term is commonly used to mean association of something other than God with God. For Muslims, God is Absolute, Complete, and Self-Sufficient. To set anything alongside or in place of God as Reality is to commit the sin of association, which is the only sin that God does not forgive, according to the Qur'an. Thus, paganism, or even atheism, are viewed as expressions of shirk. (Source:CIE)
Shirk ()
associating partners with Allah. Shirk can also encompase any object that a person may hold in regard higher than Allah. It is the most severe of sins and will not be forgiven.
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Shirk ()
The unforgiveable wrong action of worshipping something or someone other than Allah or associating something or someone as a partner with him.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shirka ()
See sharika.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shirkah ()
Partnership between two or more persons, whereby unlike mudarabah, all of them have a share in finance as well as entrepreneurship and management, though not necessarily equally.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shnra ()
Consultation. also the title of sara 42 of the qur'an. shurta: urban police.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shu'ayb ()
The prophet jethro.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuf'a ()
The right of pre-emption in property.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuf'a ()
Pre-emption; this includes shuf `a ash-shank, the right of a co-owner in a property to have the first option of purchasing his partners' shares; shufa al-khalit, the right of partner to have the first option; and shufa al jar, the right of the neighbour to have the first option of purchasing a neighbouring property.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuhada' ()
The plural of shahid.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuhnd ()
The plural of shahid.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuhud ()
Contemplative vision, inner witnessing.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shukr ()
Gratitude, giving thanks and acknowledgement of blessing. it begins with the tongue, then with the body and then with the heart.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shukr ()
Thankfulness, gratitude.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shukuk ()
: Check, certificate of debt, certificates of investment; plural of Shak(Source:IslamIQ)
Shura ()
Consultation.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuraq ()
Sunrise, when the sun is fully over the horizon. shuynkh: plural of shaykh.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurb ()
"Drinking", tasting the sweetness of devotion which increases the meaning and decreases the sensory. it is more permanent than "tasting" (dhawq).(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurta ()
Urban police.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurud ()
Seeking restlessly to escape from the veils of this world, employing every resource to become unveiled.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurut ()
Terms and conditions in Islamic law.(Source:IslamIQ)
Shurut ()
(Plural of sham) legal formularies, preconditions.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shurut ()
Criteria, the means by which someone classifies hadiths. it is the plural of shart.(Source:Taha Publication)
Shuyukh ()
Plural of shaykh.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siddiq ()
A man of truth, the siddiq is the one who believes in Allah and his messenger by the statement of the one who reports it, not fromany proof except the light of belief which he experiences in his heart, and which prevents him from hesitating, or any doubt entering him, about the word of the messenger who reported.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siddiq ()
A man of truth, sincerity is his condition, a name of respect given to abu bakr.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sidq ()
Truthfulness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sidrat al-muntaha ()
"The lote-tree of the boundary" or "lote tree of the uttermost limit", a lote tree above the seventh heaven near the aradise, denoting the limit of being and the cessation of form itself; the place at which the knowledge of every creature, even the angels close to Allah, stops. (see qur'an 53:14).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sidrat al-muntaha ()
"The lote-tree of the boundary" or "lote tree of the uttermost limit", a lote tree above the seventh heaven near the paradise, denoting the limit of being and the cessation of form itself; the place at which the knowledge of every creature, even the angels close to Allah, stops. (see qur'an 53:14).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sifa ()
Attribute.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sifa hukmiya ()
Legal qualification.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sifat ()
The attributes, of Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sigha ()
Wording, the form of a contract.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sihr ()
Magic.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sijjin ()
The register where the actions of the evil are recorded, or the place where the register is kept. some say it is a stone underneath the lowest earth. (see qur'an 83:7-8)(Source:Taha Publication)
Sila ()
Elision.(Source:Taha Publication)
Silsila ()
The chain, in sufism, the continuity of spiritual descent and trans mission of wisdom from shaykh to shaykh from the prophet.(Source:Taha Publication)
Simsima ()
"Sesame seed", a metaphor for gnosis which is too fine to express.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sin al-bulugh ()
This is the age of maturity and puberty. It is the age at which the Muslims are considered an adult and becomes accountable for his/her duties in Islam. There is no fixed age for that in terms of years and it is decided by three signs: having a menstruation, period or pregnancy for girls, and being physically mature or having a wet dream for boys, growing pubic hair, or reaching the age of fifteen, whichever comes first.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sin at-tamyiz ()
This is the age of distinguishing. This age is used in Fiqh to decide the age before which the mother has the right to keep the child after divorce. It varies from one person to another. The age is reached when the child can take care of himself or herself and no longer needs an adult to help him eat, get dressed, and clean himself or herself. In the school of thought of Abu Hanifah, it is seven years for the boy and nine years for the girl. The girl is given longer time so that she can learn more of the habits of women.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sinf ()
(Plural asnaf) guild. (see hirfa).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirah (SEERAH)
The writings of the companions of the Prophet (s.a.w.) about him, his personality, his life story. and his ways of handling different situations is called Sirah. The famous collections of the Sirah are At-Tabari, Ibn Ishaq, and Ibn Hisham.
The Sirah is a source of reference that Muslims rely on in their daily life situations and problems.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sirat ()
The narrow bridge which spans the fire and must be crossed to enter the garden. it is described as sharper than a sword and thinner than a hair. it will have hooks over it to catch people as they cross it.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirat al-mustaqim ()
"The straight path" of islam, which leads to the garden.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirhindi ()
Shaykh ahmad al-faruqi, born in about 972/1564 at sirhind, patiala, india, indian sufi and theologian who was largely responsible for the reassertion and revival in india of orthodox sunnite islam as a reaction against the syncretistic religious tendencies prevalent during the reign of the mughal emperor akbar. he died in 1034/1625.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirq ()
Theft.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirr ()
Inmost consciousness, the secret.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirri ()
Silent recitation of the qur'an during salat.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sirwal ()
long under garment worn by the Arabs.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Siwak ()
a piece of a branch or root of a tree that is used as a toothbrush. Also called a miswak.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Siwak ()
A small stick, usually from the arak _tree, whose tip is softened and used for cleaning the teeth.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siyaq ()
Context.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siyar ()
Types of conduct.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siyasa ()
A decision based on public interest.(Source:Taha Publication)
Siyasa shar`iya ()
Administration of justice according to islamic law.(Source:Taha Publication)
Subh ()
The dawn prayer.(Source:Taha Publication)
Subha ()
(Plural subuhat) prayer beads. (see tasbih).(Source:Taha Publication)
Subhanahu wa ta'ala ()
This is an expression that Muslims use whenever the name of Allah is pronounced or written. The meaning of this expression is:Allah is pure of having partners and He is exalted from having a son.
Muslims believe that Allah is the only God, the Creator of the Universe. He does not have partners or children. Sometimes Muslims use other expressions when the name of Allah is written or pronounced. Some of which are:'Azza Wa Jall: He is the Mighty and the Majestic;Jalla Jalaluh: He is the exalted Majestic.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Subhanahu wa ta`ala ()
"Glorified is he and exalted," an expression that muslims use when the name of Allah is pronounced or written.(Source:Taha Publication)
Subhanallah ()
"Glorified is Allah." to honour Allah and make him free from all (unsuitable evil things) that are ascribed to him, (or "glorified be Allah").(Source:Taha Publication)
Suffa ()
A verandah attached to the prophet's mosque where the poor muslims used to sleep.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suffah ()
a raised platform that was used by the Prophet as a welcomming point for newcomers or destitute people. It was part of his masjid.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sufi (soo-fee)
One who endeavors to achieve direct inward knowledge of God through adherence to various spiritual doctrines and methods. These include repeatedly invoking the Divine Names and reciting other religious expressions, living an austere lifestyle, and participating in various spiritual gatherings usually formed around a spiritual master with the title shaykh. Historically, sufis have been grouped into organizations known as tariqahs. (Source:CIE)
Sufism (soof-ism)
A particular spiritual approach and lifestyle adopted by some Muslims (known as sufis), rather than a distinct branch of Islam. Sufism holds that direct and intimate knowledge of God can be achieved through spiritual discipline, exertion, and austerity. Essentially, Sufism is seen as an "inward" path of communion with God, complementing the Shari'ah, or "outward" religious law. (Source:CIE)
Sufrites ()
A moderate branch of the kharijites.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suftaja ()
Bill of exchange. it is defined as a loan of money repayable by the borrower to a person other than the lender in a different place. it is forbidden.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suhba ()
Companionship, company.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suhrawardiya ()
Baghdadi order founded by `abdu'l-qadir as-suhrawardi (d. 564/1168), a disciple of ahmad al-ghazali (the younger brother of Muhammad al-ghazali), and abu hafs 'umar as-suhrawardi (d. 632/1234). it has several branches. the 'abbasid khalif an-nasir helped in the diffusion of his teaching and his futuwwa order.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suhuf ()
pages or manuscripts.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Suhuf ()
Pages, books, epistles, the plural of sahifa; the suhuf of ibrahim and musa means the revelations which they received. (see qur'an 87:18-19).(Source:Taha Publication)
Suhur ()
See sahur.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sujud ()
Prostration.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sujud ()
The root of those word is Sajada which means that a person makes prostration to Allah in his daily prayers. While in the position of Sujud, a Muslim is to praise Almighty Allah and glorify him.
During the position of Sujud, a Muslim is to make sure that his/her forehead , nose, hands, knees, and toes, are all touching the floor.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sukan ()
Stillness; a diacritic mark which means no vowel sound after a consonant.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sukr ()
Intoxication, drunkenness, rapture.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sukun ()
Stillness, the heart at peace, a serenity born of emptiness.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sulayman ()
The prophet solomon.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sulayman al-khawwas ()
(D. before 170/787), a zahid of palestine who studied law under al-awza`i and was a companion of ibrahim ibn adham.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sulh ()
Reconciliation, or comprehensive peace settlement.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sultan ()
An abstract noun meaning power, especially that of government. it has come to designate a king or ruler who governs by virtue of his power.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suluk ()
Journeying, the progress on the way to Allah, maintaining out ward stability while inwardly attracted to the divine (jadhb).(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan ()
Plural of sunna; also collections of hadith.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of abu dawud ()
(D. 275/888). one of the six collections, it contains 4,800 hadiths mostly on legal matters. it was the first book of its type in hadith literature and is considered the best sunan. the author often points out the weaknesses and peculiarities in hadiths and their isnads or expresses his preference among the variants of a hadith. it is one of the most comprehensive collections.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of ad-daraqutni ()
(D. 385/995). he used hadiths which he considered met the criteria of al-bukhari and muslim and adds isnads and alternate versions and notes about the narrators. its reliability is second only to the sound six collections. it was the basis for the collections of al-baghawi and at-tabrizi.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of ad-darimi ()
(D. 255/869). this book is a musannaf which is also called al-musnad al-jami', a misnomer. it contains 3,550 hadiths plus comments on the narrators and on legal points. it has an introductory chapter on pre-islamic times and traditions connected to the life and character of the prophet. it is thought of as reliable and is one of the earliest extant sunan collections. it is an important collection and some considered it to be one of the six.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of an-nasa'i ()
(D. 303/915). his sunan is the one with the fewest weak hadiths after the two sahih collections. the sunan which is one of the six is al-mujtaba or as-sunan as-sughra, which is a synopsis of a large collection of hadiths which he considered to be fairly reliable. in the smaller collection he only included those hadiths which he considered to be reliable.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunan of ibn majah ()
(D. 273/886). it contains 4,341 hadiths. of these, 3,002 appear also in the collections of al-bukhari, muslim, attirmidhi, abu dawud, and nasa'i. it is one of the six, although it is considered less authentic than the muwatta'. it contains many hadiths which are forged and he did not mention his criteria for selection.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunna ()
The customary practice of a person or group of people. it has come to refer almost exclusively to the practice of the messenger of Allah and of the first generation of muslims.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sunnah (soon-nah)
Literally, this term means habit, practice, customary procedure, action, norm, or usage sanctioned by tradition. More specifically, Sunnah refers to Prophet Muhammad's sayings, practices, and habits. The Hadith of the Prophet constitute a written record of his Sunnah. (Source:CIE)
Sunnah (soon-nah)
In general, the word Sunnah means habit, practice, customary procedure, or action, norm and usage sanctioned by tradition. In specific, any time the word Sunnah is mentioned, it is to refer to Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.). Here it means his sayings, practices, living habits. The Hadith are reports on the Sunnah.
The two major legal sources of jurisprudence in Islam are the Quran and the Sunnah.
The Sunnah may confirm what is mentioned in Qur'an, interpret and explain it, specify what is meant by some general verses, limit and restrict the meaning of some verse in it, or may explain something that has been revealed in Qur'an.
The Sunnah has a high authority in Islam; and Allah in many places in the Qur'an orders the Muslims to follow the teachings of Prophet Mohammad (s.a.w.).
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sunnah (soon-nah)
All the traditions and practices of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), that are recorded not only in such books as Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, but also in living people to whom these traditions and practices have been transmitted, from person to person, from then until now. Although the Sunnah refers almost exclusively to the practice of the Messenger of Allah, it also comprises the customs of the first generation of Muslims in Madinah. They learned their Islam directly from the Prophet, not from books, and transmitted what they had learned to the next generation. Thus they have become models whom all Muslims should follow. The Sunnah is a complete behaviourial science that has been systematically kept outside the learning framework of this society. It cannot be learned from books, although books can be helpful. It can only be learned from real Muslims who are true teachers. Plural: Sunnan.(Source:IslamIQ)
Sunni (soon-nee)
A term designating those Muslims who recognize the first four successors of Prophet Muhammad as the "Rightly-Guided" caliphs, and who attribute no special religious or political function to the descendants of the Prophet's son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib. Sunnis hold that any pious, just, and qualified Muslim may be elected Caliph. Sunnis comprise the majority of Muslims, numbering about 90% of the total. (Source:CIE)
Sunni ()
The main body of muslims, the an as-sunna wa'l-jama `a, who recognise and accept the khulafa' ar-rashidun, the first four khalifs.(Source:Taha Publication)
Suq ()
Market.(Source:Taha Publication)
Sura ()
(Plural suwar) chapter of the qur'an. the qur'an is composed of 114 suras. suwar: plural of sura.(Source:Taha Publication)
Surah (soo-rah)
A distinct chapter of the Qur'an, designated by a title such as Abraham, The Pilgrimage, or The Table-Spread. An individual verse within a surah is called an ayah. The Qur'an is comprised of 114 surahs of varying lengths. (Source:CIE)
Surah ()
The Qur'an is composed of 114 chapters, each of which is called a Surah. The plural of Surah is called Suwar, which means chapters.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Sutra ()
An object placed in front of someone praying so that people will pass beyond it and not come between him and the qibla.(Source:Taha Publication)
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