Arabic–English Islamic Dictionary
75 terms · Quranic vocabulary, fiqh, aqida, tafsir and Islamic concepts explained in English
Each entry includes the original Arabic script, transliteration, root analysis, theological definition, and Quranic or hadith references — designed to serve both English-speaking learners and scholars.
عَقِيدَة
Aqida (Creed)
aqida
Aqidah
Aqida refers to the core beliefs and articles of faith in Islam that a Muslim holds with firm conviction. The six articles of faith — belief in Allah, His angels, scriptures, messengers, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree — form the foundation of Islamic aqida. The science of kalam (theology) systematically examines and defends these beliefs.
الْأَعْرَاف
Quran ×1Al-A'raf
al-Aʿrāf
Aqidah · Quran
Al-A'raf is the elevated barrier between Paradise and Hell, mentioned in Surah al-A'raf (7:46-49). It is the station of those whose good and evil deeds are exactly balanced, who await Allah's final judgment. Those on al-A'raf can see both the inhabitants of Paradise and Hell, and according to most scholars they will ultimately enter Paradise by Allah's mercy.
الْعَرْش
Quran ×33Arsh
ʿarsh
Aqidah
The Arsh (Divine Throne) is the greatest of Allah's creations, symbolising His supreme authority over all existence. Mentioned 33 times in the Quran, the verse "The Most Merciful rose above the Throne" (20:5) is among the most discussed in Islamic theology. Sunni scholars affirm it without specifying modality, following the principle of tafwid.
About This Dictionary
The Islam Agenda Arabic–English Dictionary is a curated reference for English-speaking Muslims, students of Islamic studies, and anyone seeking to understand the theological vocabulary of the Quran and classical Islamic scholarship. Each entry includes the original Arabic script with diacritics, romanized transliteration, root letters (which unlock the word's family of meanings), grammatical category, and a scholarly definition.
Where applicable, entries note how many times the word — or its root — appears in the Quran, providing an immediate sense of the term's centrality in Islamic thought. Contextual sections include Quranic verse references translated according to Sahih International and hadith citations from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
The dictionary is organised into eight disciplines — Fiqh, Aqidah, Tafsir, Hadith, Sufism, Seerah, Worship, and Ethics — reflecting the major branches of Islamic knowledge. Use the filters above to browse by category, or search for a specific term to access its full entry.
What Each Entry Contains
Arabic Script & Root
The word in its original Arabic with vowel marks (tashkeel), its three-letter root, and transliteration into Latin script.
Scholarly Definition
A concise 50–60 word definition optimised for clarity, followed by a detailed explanation drawing on classical and contemporary scholarship.
Quranic & Hadith Context
Key verses from the Quran and prophetic traditions that illustrate how the term is used in its primary sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sources does this dictionary use?
Definitions are drawn from the Quran (Sahih International translation), Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and established works of Islamic jurisprudence and theology. Classical Arabic lexicons such as Lisān al-ʿArab inform root analyses.