Islam

Islam

Islam is a monotheistic and Abramic religion stating the Quran as it's religious text being stated verbatim from God, it is also lead by the teachings of Mohammad the last prophet of God. An adherent to Islam is called a Muslim.

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iftar

Religion; Islam

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Iftar refers to the evening meal that breaks the fast for the day, and is usually done with family or as a community. Traditionally, the ...

Leyla al-Qadr

Religion; Islam

Considered the holiest time of the month of Ramadan, Leyla al-Qadr is also known as the Night of Power, the Night of Decree, or the Night of Destiny. It is believed to be the anniversary marking the ...

dhikr

Religion; Islam

Arabic term, meaing "pronouncement", "invocation" or "remembrance", and can also be spelled zikr based on its pronunciation in Turkish and Persian. Dhikr is the remembrance of God commanded in the ...

lataif-e-sitta

Religion; Islam

This refers to the "six subtleties" which Sufis recognize: Nafs, Qalb, Sirr, Ruh, Khafi & Akhfa. These lataif (sing : latifa) designate various psychospiritual "organs" or, sometimes, faculties of ...

muraqaba

Religion; Islam

The Sufi word for meditation. Literally it means "to watch over", "to take care of" or "to keep an eye". Metaphorically, it implies that with meditation, a person watches over or takes care of his ...

Sufi whirling

Religion; Islam

A twirling meditation that originated among the ancient Indian mystics and Turkish Sufis, which is still practiced by the Dervishes of the Mevlevi order. Following a recommended fast of several ...

Sufism

Religion; Islam

A mystic tradition of Islam, which is based on the pursuit of spiritual truth as a definite goal to attain. In modern language it might also be referred to as Islamic spirituality or Islamic ...