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glossary of islamic terms.pdf - YasSarNal QuR'aN

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two ruling-classes: the Naval Mamluks and the Mamluks <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Tower. The Mamluk Sultans extended their influence over<br />

Syria and some parts <strong>of</strong> Asia Minor. They confronted the<br />

Crusaders and Mongols. After the fall <strong>of</strong> their state at the hands<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Ottomans, their chiefs represented a source <strong>of</strong> trouble<br />

and disturbance until Muhammad `Ali eliminated them at the<br />

Massacre <strong>of</strong> the Citadel (1811 A.D.) Although their era was<br />

famous for its political anarchy, they left behind important<br />

architectural monuments including mosques, schools, and<br />

hospices, particularly in Cairo.<br />

Manah<br />

حب٘ٓ<br />

Manah : An idol worshipped in Mecca in the Pre-Islamic<br />

period<br />

Manasik General sacrifice يٍب٘ٓ<br />

General sacrifice in the path <strong>of</strong> Allah Ta'ala. All deeds and<br />

actions during the Hajj are regarded as Manasik, for they are<br />

indeed regarded as sacrifices in the path <strong>of</strong> Allah.<br />

Manifestly خ٤ٗلاػ<br />

Mankind خ٣وْجُا<br />

Mansookh Abrogated ؿٝـــــــــ<br />

ٌ٘ٓ<br />

Abrogated. The abrogation <strong>of</strong> certain commands usually came<br />

with increased belief or a change in situation. Only Allah<br />

Ta'ala has the power to abrogate verses <strong>of</strong> the Holy Qur'an. An<br />

example <strong>of</strong> an abrogated statement is: "...wa in too bdu ma fee<br />

anfooseekum aw too khfoohu youhasibkumbihi Allah..."(Al-<br />

Baqara (2):284), "...whether you show what is in your mind or<br />

conceal it, Allah will call you to account for it...". When the<br />

Muslims heard this Ayah they went to Muhammad, may Allah<br />

bless him and grant him peace, and said: "O Rasoolullah, we<br />

can control ourselves, but how can we control the outbursts in<br />

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