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Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 6 years ago

as salam alaikum

"al-Riyadah" (asceticism) is the exercise of the soul for accepting the truth. The term is not found in the Qur'an but the concept may be deduced from few verses: "He who brings the truth and testifies wholeheartedly to it: these it is who become secure against evil" (39:33).

Allah also says: "And those who give whatever they can afford to give while their heart tremble" (23:60).

The 'ulama have explained that "al-Riyadah" includes (although not limited to that):

1) Rectifying your ethical behavior with knowledge. This consists of not acting unless your actions have been confirmed by knowledge.

2) Purify your actions with ikhlas. This consists of not acting for your own apparent benefits or moved by people's sake but for Allah's sake only.

3) Fulfill your duty while dealing with Allah. This consists of obeying all the commands of Allah very meticulously so that He will be pleased with you.

With prayers for your success.

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Qur'anic Verse . Meaning . Kitab

What does the word Kitab refer to when used in the Quran in verses 3:48 and 10:37?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 years ago

Kitab in Arabic language means book, but in these verses in Quran it means the Divine knowledge revealed from Allah ( SWT).
Wassalam.

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Can you please define the term "Bismihi ta'ala"?

Bismihi means : I start or Starting with His Name ( Allah’s name)

Ta’ala: means: The Most High and Glorious.

It is like Bismillah Arrahmaan Arraheem but in a brief words.

Wassalam.

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What is the meaning of the term 'Aba Abdillah'?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 6 years ago

It means "the father of Abdullah". Arabs traditionally addressed men by the name of their firstborn son rather than by their first names. This was considered a respectful way to address someone. (This is also common today.) So when Imam Husain is referred to as "Aba Abdillah" it is a conventional usage of his time. Other men who had a son called Abdullah are also called "Aba Abdillah", and it is not something specific to or limited to Imam Husain. (Occasionally, some people think this and are shocked to hear "Aba Abdillah" used for anyone else.)

("Abdillah" instead of "Abdullah" is used due to the grammatical construction used when addressing someone, since Arabic words are adjusted slightly when they are used in different ways grammatically)

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Ziyarat . Meaning

Could you please define what the term Ziyarat means?

It is an Arabic word for "visiting". In religious terms, it is used for visiting the final resting place of a sacred personality such as one of the prophets or twelve Imams. It can also be used to refer to ritual texts recited at these places to send greetings and blessings upon them, or which are recited at certain times of the year from afar for the same reason.

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Ahl al-Bayt . Meaning . Salawat

Considering Imam Ali as head of the Ahlul Bayt is part of our belief but not explicitly in the Durood. Does this mean he was part of the Aal Muhammad (s)?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answer updated 6 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. In the durood (the salawat) Aal Muhammad includes Imam Ali (as) as well as Bibi Fatimah (as) and the other Imams (as).

May you always be successful.

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What does "A'ootho Billah Minashaytan Arrajeem" mean?

It means : I seek refuge of Allah from the evil of the cursed Satan.

Wassalam

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What does Bismillah mean in English?

Bismillah means in English : In the name of Allah.

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I do not speak Arabic. What is the meaning of Wassalam?

Salam means peace. We start with Salam, and we end with Wassalam to cheer at the end of any conversation which means : Then peace.

Wassalam.

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Meaning . Qur'anic Verse . Surah . Qur'an . Islam . Idolatry . Surat al-Najm

What is the meaning behind verses 19-20 of Surah Najm? Why were the names of these three goddesses mentioned in the Quran if the teachings of Islam are completely against idolatry?

Quran is challenging the idol worshippers ( Did you see Allaat and Ozza and Manaat) which are three famous idols worshipped by them, that they can never help you or any one. So, mentioning the names of these three idols was to challenge the idol worshippers and condemn idol worshipping. Some scholars suggest that it might be a hint for Muslims who will blindly follow three persons like worshipping them, as they will never help them in this life and hereafter and warn from the harm of such blind following of such wrong leaders.

Wassalam.

Wassalam

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Meaning . Islam . Marriage

I need to know what is the meaning of Nikah in Islam?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 6 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

The literal meaning for the Arabic word nikah depends on how it is used in a sentence:

1. If it says nikah between a female and a male, it refers to a marriage contract.

2. If it says man did nikah with his wife, (nakaha), it means sexual intercourse.

The technical meaning of nikah:

An Islamic contract between a female and a male, for the purpose of being together, intimacy, and forming a family. Of course, along with all the other conditions.

Also see:

http://www.sheikh-alsalami.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/marriage-guidebook.pdf

Wassalam

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Meaning . Qur'an

What is the meaning of Sura "Qaf" in the Qur'an?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 7 years ago

Qaf is one of the Muqatta'e(broken) letters and because this Surah starts with this letter, it has been named Qaf
As for Muqatta'e letters, it is said that no one exactly knows the meaning of these letters and at that time it drew the attention of the pagans so much when these verses were recited.
There are other reasons as well
Please visit:
https://www.al-islam.org/islam-and-contemporary-man-muhammad-husayn-tabatabai/chapter-10-some-quranic-questions

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