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RADI ALLAH-O ANHO
The phrase Razi Allah-o anho or Razi Allah-o anha or Razi Allah-o anhum means may God be pleased with him/her/them as the case may be. It is uttered after the the names of the Companions of the Prophet, saints or Pirs.
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Dictionary and Encyclopedia of ismailism entries
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The Koran does not mention the word fa'y, which became the technical term in Islamic law, but refers explicitly to the verb afa'a (from the same root as fa'y); vide 33:50 and 59: 6-7. There is indications that in 59: 6-7, referring to the surrender of the Banu Nadir, afa'a denotes booty acquired not by fighting but as a result of the surrender of the enemy. Fa'y literally means that which come back. The word fa'y is applied to the lands in the conquered territories which came under the direct ownership of the Muslim state.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
"Fadak was a fertile tract in the vicinity of Khaibar under the Jewish occupation, just three miles from Medina, now the modern village of Howeyat. After the victory of Khaibar, the Prophet wiped out the Jewish influence in this area, who were threat to Islam, therefore, he sent his envoy, Muhit to Yusha bin Nun, the chief of the village Fadak. The chief of the Jews preferred peace and surrendered to fighting. A peace treaty was concluded between the Prophet and the local Jews on the terms that 50% yield of Fadak would be surrendered to the Prophet each year by the Jews.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #37
(Persan: Farmudan) (Arabe = Hukm/Amr) Commandement, Ordre. Fatimide: Sijill (sceau). Alamut: Fasl (ép
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
It is derived from framana (Turkish, ferman), meaning royal decree, command, direction, edict or written edict. For the Ismailis, it refers to any pronouncement, order, advice or ruling made by the Imam.
- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #213
(14/15th Century). Son of Pir HK, buried in Multan.
(14/15e S.) Enfant de Pir HK, enterré à Multan.
- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #214
(604-632). Daughter of Prophet Mohamed, and wife of Hazrat Ali. Also known as Om Abiha (Mother of her father) and Fatima Fatir (Creator). Her rank was that of Hujjat.
(604-632.) Fille du Prophète Moh'd et épouse de l'Imam Ali. Surnommée UMM Abiha (Mère de son père) et Fatima Fatir (Créateur). Son rang était celui de Hujjat.
- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #215
Bibi Fatima was the first to establishthe ceremony of Ghat Pat* in this world; ref: to Jodilo 10. Was also the Hujjat, hence her Light founded the Ghat Pat.
Bibi Fatima fut la première à instaurer le Ghat Pat* en ce monde (Jodilo 10). Représente le Hujjat donc sa Lumière a instauré le Ghat Pat.
- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #216
Dynasty named after Bibi Fatima, reigned in Egypt from 910 to 1171. (After 1094 = Mustealiens*). Founded by Imam Mehdi. The most powerful navy in the Mediterranean.
Dynastie issue de Bibi Fatima, régna en Egypte de 910 à 1171. (à partir de 1094 = Mustéaliens*) Fondée par Imam Mehdi. La flotte la plus puissante en Méditeranné.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
"North Africa was the land of the lost causes of Islam. The land was mainly inhabited by the Berber tribe, which was practically independent of the Abbasids. The Ismaili dai Abu Abdullah arrived in the Katama land and chose Ikjan as his base, a mountain stronghold that dominated the pilgrimage route, where he began to preach the Ismaili doctrines. While he was preaching in North Africa and consolidating the secular power, Imam al-Mahdi was closely following his activities from his retreat in Salamia.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The word fatwa is derived from the root fata, which includes in its Semanic fields the meaning youth, newness, clarification, or explanation. These connotations have survived in its various definitions. Its development as a technical term originated from the Koran, where the word is used in two verbal forms meaning asking for a definitive answer and giving a definitive answer (4:127, 176). The concept of fatwa in early Islam developed in the framework of a question and answer process of communicating information about Islam.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
ABIDA Adoress
AFROZA Enlightening
AFSAN Fascinating
AFSHEEN Spreading Widely
AINI Generous
ALMAS Diamond
AMINA Trustworthy
ANAR Pomegranate
AMBAR Ambergris
AMBREEN Ambergris
ANISA Affectionate
ARZOO Desire
ASMA Beautiful
ATIYA Gift
AZIZA Respected
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
"The Persian word fidai (or fidawi, pl. fidaiyan) means one who offers his life for a cause or sacrifices. Its synonymous Arabic word is fidaiyyun. It is a term for special Ismaili devotees of Iran and Syria, coined for the first time in Alamut period, who risked their lives. The term fidai is the symbol of loyalty and sacrifice - a highest form of virtue.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
AKFED provides an institutional umbrella for a number of leading finance and insurance companies in Africa and Asia. Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah founded most of these as small self-help companies in the first half of this century. During this period, colonial financial institutions had neither the interest nor the ability to provide banking services and insurance to the small traders and farmers of the community. At the outset, most of the self-help companies were financed by contributions from the Ismaili community to mark the successive jubilees i.e.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The word fiqh is used in the literal sense to mean understanding and in this sense; the words fiqh and fahm are synonymous. The word fiqh was originally used by the Arabs for a camel expert, who could distinguish the pregnant she-camels with others, and thus the expression fahal faqihi was current among them. It indicates deep knowledge and understanding. In addition, the Arabic idiom goes Fala’n la yafaqahu wala yanqahu (So-and-so neither understands nor comprehends). In pre-Islamic days, the term Faqih al-Arab was an appellation given to Harith bin Kaladah.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
Among the indicative of divisions or distinctions, the words used in the Koran are hizb (pl. ahzab), ta'ifa, shi'a and the derivatives of f-q-r. All can be understood with the general meaning of party, group or faction. The word hizb in its singular, plural and dual forms appears 19 times and the word shi'a and shi'ya occurs 11 times in the Koran. The word ta'ifa and its dual forms appears 23 times, used more or less randomly to refer to groups or parties among the Ahl al-Kitab. Tusi (d.
- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #217
Fatimid Dai who left his master on a voyage to Maghreb in 902 after learning of the change of plans by the Imam. He was executed in Yemen.
Dai fatimide faussa compagnie à son maître en 902 en apprenant le changement d'itinéraire de l'Imam vers le Maghreb. Exécuté au Yémen.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The five elements (al-hawassul khamsa) alone form the constituents of all the mundane creation. The first is unsur-i azam (the great element), referring to the great throne (arsh-i akbar). Secondly, the wind; thirdly, the fire; fourthly, the water and fifthly, the dust. In the Indian language, these are called panch-bhut, namely akas, vayu, tej, jal and prthivi.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
FOCUS Humanitarian Assistance is an international group of agencies established to compliment and facilitate the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance in specific regions of Africa and Asia. This global institution with an international mandate, seeks to enable the local jamats to prepare for hazards, respond to crisis situations, and where possible, to avert disaster or minimize its impact. FOCUS meets its challenging and growing mandate through the dedication, energy and intellect of hundreds of volunteers and professionals who form the backbone of FOCUS.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
In recent times, with the rapid means of communication, the Muslims are increasingly coming into the contact with the western countries more than ever before. Owing to their special dietary laws, the Muslims are confronted with the question of the consumption of the meat of animals slaughtered by the Christians and Jews.