Islamic Terms Dictionary
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Badiyyah
a desert or semi-arid environment.
Badr
the first full military confrontation between the Muslims and the enemies of Allah. The battle took place between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Mecca in the second year of Hijrah (624 CE). Even though the Muslims were outnumbered, the final result was to their favor.
Bakka'in
means weepers. These were the people that could not accompany the Prophet on his campaign to Tabuk because they lacked the resources to do so. They started to weep when they could not go.
Baqi
the cemetery where a good many of the sahaba are buried. It is in the south-east side of Madinah.
Barakah
means blessing or Divine Grace.
Batil
means false of falsehood.
Batul
means ascetic. It is ascribed to Fatimah (the Prophets daughter) and the Virgin Mary.
Bawadi
plural form of badiyyah.
Bay'ah
it is an oath of allegiance. To make a pledge.
Bayt al-Mal
the State Treasury in an Islamic State.
Bi'thah
the beginning of the Prophet's mission, his call to Prophethood in 610 C.E..
Bismillah
In the name of Allah (God).
Busr
means partially ripe dates.
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