Da'if ()
"Weak", the status below hasan. usually the weakness is one of discontinuity in the isnad.(Source:Taha Publication)
Da'iy ()
Muslim missionary involved in Da'wah. It can also have a general meaning reffering to someone who calls others to a certain belief.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Da'ud ()
The prophet david. `the fast of da'ud' is to fast every other day.(Source:Taha Publication)
Da'ud ibn 'ali al-isbahani ()
(Or da'ud ibn khalaf), the founder of the zahirite madhhab, died in 270/884.(Source:Taha Publication)
Da'wa ()
Inviting or calling people to worship Allah by following the messenger of Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Da'wah ()
inviting others to Islam. Missionary work.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Dabba ()
The beast which will arise from the earth, (see qur'an 27:82). it is one of the signs of the approach of the last hour.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dabit ()
Precise and accurate in reproducing reports.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dabt ()
The faculty of retention, the ability of a person to listen to something, comprehend its original meaning and to retain it accurately.(Source:Taha Publication)
Daf` al-haraj ()
Removal of hardship.(Source:Taha Publication)
Daff ()
tambourine used in Arabia.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Daff ()
Tambourine.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dahri ()
Materialist or atheist. probably originally referred to a follower of zurvanism which is associated with a form of atheistic materialism that asserted the eternity of the material universe.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dajjal ()
The false messiah whose appearance marks the imminent end of the world. the root in arabic means "to deceive, cheat, take in".(Source:Taha Publication)
Dajjal ()
The false messiah whose appearance marks the imminent end of the world. the arabic root means "to deceive, cheat, take in".(Source:Taha Publication)
Dakka ()
(Sometimes dikka) a platform to which a staircase leads in the mosque.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dala'il al-khayrat ()
"Guides to good things", a popular collection of prayers on the prophet with emphasis on the divine names, by al-jazuli (d. 870/1465).(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalala ()
Explanation, clarification. indication, signification, textual implication. sub-categories of this vary according to school. for instance, the hanafis have four categories while the shafi`is have five.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalala al-iqtida' ()
The required meaning indicated by the text.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalala al-ishara ()
Alluded meaning.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalala al-mafhum ()
Implied meaning.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalala al-mantaq ()
Pronounced meaning of a text. this is sub-divided into dalala al-iqtida' and dalala al-ishara.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalala an-nass ()
Inferred or implied meaning of a text.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalala asliya ()
Essential signification.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalala tabi`a ()
Subordinate denotation.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalalat ()
Textual implications.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dalil ()
(Plural adilla) proof, indication, evidence; also a guide.(Source:Taha Publication)
Daman ()
Guarantee.(Source:Taha Publication)
Daman ()
Surety, guarantee.(Source:Taha Publication)
Damma ()
The arabic vowel u.(Source:Taha Publication)
Daniq ()
(Plural dawaniq) a coin equal to one sixth of a dirham.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dara'ib ()
General taxes imposed for public welfare by the government.(Source:Taha Publication)
Darak ()
Default in ownership.(Source:Taha Publication)
Darar ()
Damage.(Source:Taha Publication)
Daroorah ()
Necessity.(Source:IslamIQ)
Darqawa ()
Also darqawiya (or derqawiya) a branch of the shadhili tariqa originating with mulay al-`arabi ad-darqawi (d. 1289/1823), or more properly, with the teachings of his shaykh, sidi `ali al-jamal (d. 1193-94/1779-80). it concentrates on renunciation of worldly things and a return to the true teachings of tasawwuf. it has various branches, mainly in northwest africa. they played a political role in opposition to the turks and later the french.(Source:Taha Publication)
Darura ()
Necessity.(Source:Taha Publication)
Darura ()
Overriding necessity.(Source:Taha Publication)
Darura malji'a ()
Pressing necessity, also called mulihha.(Source:Taha Publication)
Daruri ()
Necessary, a priori, a grade of maslaha, "indispensible in sustaining the good (masalih)." (ash-shatibi).(Source:Taha Publication)
Daruriyat ()
Immediately evident propositions.(Source:Taha Publication)
Darwish ()
Dervish, from the persian darwesh, meaning poor person, the equivalent of the arabic faqir.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dasuqi ()
See ad-dusuqi.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dawr ()
Arguing in a circle.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dawsa ()
"Trampling", a ceremony which used to be performed by the sa'diya in mawlids of the prophet in cairo. the shaykh would ride over the prone dervishes.(Source:Taha Publication)
Day of Judgement ()
Belief in the Day of Judgement is a basic article of faith in Islam. After God ends the present world and order of creation, a day will follow on which He will judge every person according to his or her intentions, deeds, and circumstances. Judgement by God is followed by punishment in Hell or eternal reward in Paradise. (Source:CIE)
Dayn ()
Loan or debt.(Source:IslamIQ)
Dayn ()
(Plural duyan) a debt.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dayn ()
Debt. debts are paid first from the estate before it is divided between the heirs.(Source:Taha Publication)
Declaration of Faith ()
See Shahadah. (Source:CIE)
Deen ()
A term commonly used to mean "religion," but actually referring to the totality of Muslim beliefs and practices. Thus, Islam as a deen is a "complete way of life." (Source:CIE)
Deen ()
See din.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhabiha ()
(Plural dhaba'ih) an animal slaughtered for food. dhanb (plural dhunub): wrong action, sin.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhaman al-'Amal ()
Liability underlying a partnership formed on the basis of labor, where the partner is liable for performing the contract or completing the work accepted by either partner.(Source:IslamIQ)
Dhaman al-Thaman ()
Liability underlying a partnership formed on the basis of credit-worthiness where each partner is liable, jointly and severally, for paying the price of goods bought on credit.(Source:IslamIQ)
Dhat ()
Essence, quiddity, the absolute being stripped of all modes, relations and aspects. also called al-mahiyya.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhat ()
Essence.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhat 'irq ()
The miqat of the people of iraq. it is a ruined town two stages from makka.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhawq ()
Tasting, experience of direct knowledge, sapience (with the original sense of the latin sapere, to taste). one of the first manifestations on the path.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhihar ()
See zihar.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhikr (ZIKR)
remembrance for the sake of Allah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Dhikr (dhik-er)
Remembrance of Allah [God] through verbal or mental repetition of His divine attributes or various religious formulas, such as "Soob-han Allah," meaning "Glory be to God." Dhikr is a common practice among all Muslims, but is especially emphasized by Sufis. (Source:CIE)
Dhikr ()
Lit. remembrance, mention. commonly used, it means invocation of Allah by repetition of his names or particular formulae. forms include: dhikr al-lisan, dhikr with the tongue; dhikr an-nafs, recollection of theself which is inward and not audible; dhikr al-qalb, the contemplation of the heart; dhikr ar-ruh, dhikr with the spirit; dhikr as-sirr, dhikr of the inner secret; dhikr al-khafi, secret recollection; dhikr akhfa al-khafi, the most secret remembrance of the secret.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhikru'llah ()
"Remembrance of Allah".(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhikru'llah ()
"Remembrance or invocation of Allah".(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhilla ()
Lowliness, abasement to Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhimma ()
Obligation or contract, in particular a treaty of protection for non-muslims living in muslim territory.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhimmi ()
a non-Muslim living under the protection of a Muslim state. He is exempt from duties of Islam like military and zakah but must instead pay a tax called jizyah.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Dhimmi (dhim-mee)
A person belonging to the category of "protected people" (ahl ad-dhimmah) within the Islamic state. Historically, Jews and Christians traditionally received this status due to their belief in One God, but others such as Zoroastrians, Buddhists and Hindus were also included. Dhimmis had full rights to practice their faith and implement their own religious laws within their communities. In exchange for a guarantee of protection and exemption from military service, dhimmis payed a specific tax to the state, just as their fellow Muslim citizens did. (Source:CIE)
Dhimmi ()
A non-muslim living under the protection of muslim rule.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhimmi ()
A non-muslim living under the protection of muslim rule on payment of the jizya.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhira` ()
(Plural adhru `) a cubit varying from 45 cm to 66.5 cm.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhn mahram ()
A male, whom a woman can never marry because of close relationship (e.g. a brother, a father, an uncle etc.); or her own husband.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhn'l-hijja ()
The twelfth month of the muslim lunar calendar in which the hajj takes place.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhn'l-qa`da ()
The eleventh month of the muslim lunar calendar.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu mahram ()
A male, whom a woman can never marry because of close relationship (e.g. a brother, a father, an uncle etc.); or her own husband.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'l-hulayfa ()
The miqat of the people of madina, now called bayar 'ali.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'l-kifl ()
A prophet mentioned in the qur'an in 21:85, possibly ezekiel.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'l-qarnayn ()
"The two-horned", a name given to a great ruler in the past who ruled all over the world, and was a true believer. it is often thought to refer to alexander the great. his story is mentioned in the qur'an (18:83-99).(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'n-nun ()
"He of the whale", jonah or yunus.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'n-nun al-misri ()
The ascetic and gnostic of Allah, abu'l-fayd thawban ibn ibrahim, a man of knowledge and virtue. of nubian origin, he was born at akhmin in upper egypt, in about 180/796, studied under several teachers and travelled extensively through arabia and syria. in 214/829 al-mutawakkil accused him of zandaqa but having listened to him, released him. he is said to be the first to have given a systematic explanation of the states (ahwal) and stations (maqamat) on the spiritual path. he died in giza in 245/859.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu'r-rahm ()
(Plural ulu'l-arham) relatives who receive none of the fixed shares of inheritance and are not among the `asaba; blood relatives on the mother's side.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dhu-n nurayn (ZHU-N NURAYN)
it means 'Possessor of the Two Lights'. It is used to refer to Uthman ibn Affan because he married two of the Prophet's daughters.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Dhuhr ()
See zuhr.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dimar ()
A bad debt; property which has slipped out of one's possession with little chance of recovery (like fugitive slaves). according to the malikis, if it is gold or silver, zakat is paid for one year only on it when it is removed. if it is cattle, then it is for all the past years.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dimar ()
Bad debt.(Source:Taha Publication)
Diminishing Musharakah ()
Another form of Musharakah (a financing mode), developed in recent years. According to this concept, a financier and his client participate either in the joint ownership of a property or equipment, or in a joint commercial enterprise. The share of the financier is further divided into a number of units and it is understood that the client will purchase the units of the share of the financier one by one periodically, thus increasing his own share until all the units of the financier are purchased by him so as to make him the sole owner of the property, or the commercial enterprise, as the case may be.(Source:IslamIQ)
Din ()
means way of life or religion.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Din ()
Often written deen, the life-transaction, lit. the debt between two parties, in this usage between the creator and created. the plural is adyan.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dinar ()
Gold coinage; one dinar is 4.4 grams of gold.(Source:IslamIQ)
Dinar ()
(Plural dananir) a gold coin 4.4 gm in weight.(Source:Taha Publication)
Diraya ()
Deduction (as istinbat): analysis of scripture.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dirham ()
a silver coin.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Dirham ()
Name of a unit of currency, usually a silver coin used in the past in several Muslim countries and still used in some Muslim countries, such as Morocco and United Arab Emirates.(Source:IslamIQ)
Dirham ()
(Plural darahim) a silver coin 3.08 gm in weight.(Source:Taha Publication)
Diwan ()
A collection of poems primarily concerned with the declaration of haqiqa, a description of the tariqa, and confirmation of the shari `a.(Source:Taha Publication)
Diya ()
Financial compensation (blood money) for homicide or injury.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dome of the Rock ()
Name of the famous masjid in Jerusalem built around 691 C.E. by the Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik. The rock within the masjid structure is believed to be the point from which Muhammad was miraculously ascended to Heaven in 619 C.E. (Source:CIE)
Druzes ()
A heterodox sect which developed out of fatimid isma`ilism and the 5th/llth century agitation of the qarmatians. today there are about half a million druzes living in syria, lebanon, and palestine who are not considered to be muslims either by the shiites or the sunnis.(Source:Taha Publication)
Du'a ()
a prayer.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Du'a (doo-ah)
Term designating personal prayer, supplication, and communication with God, as distinct from salah (formal worship). Muslims make du'as for many reasons and at various times, such as after salah, before eating a meal, before retiring to sleep, or to commemorate an auspicious occasion such as the birth of a child. Personal du'as can be made in any language, whereas salah is performed in Arabic. (Source:CIE)
Du'at ()
plural of da'iy.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Du`a' ()
Supplication to Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Du`a' ()
Making supplication to Allah.(Source:Taha Publication)
Duha ()
Forenoon, in particular the voluntary morning prayer.(Source:Taha Publication)
Duha' ()
Political finesse which consists of intelligence combined with cunning and accurate forward planning.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dukhan ()
"Smoke", the name of sura 44 of the qur'an, one of the signs before the end of the world.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dukhan ()
"Smoke"; the name of sura 44 of the qur'an, one of the signs before the end of the world.(Source:Taha Publication)
Duliik ash-shams ()
Early afternoon, the sun's declining from the meridian.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dunya ()
this world or life, as opposed to the Hereafer.
(Source:MSA-USC)
Dunya ()
This world, not as a cosmic phenomenon, but as experienced.(Source:Taha Publication)
Dunya ()
This world, not as a cosmic phenomenon, but as imagined and experienced. (see khayal).(Source:Taha Publication)
