RIWAQ

ISLAMIC THEOLOGY PORTAL

General Possibility = الإمكان العام

Linguistic Definition The Arabic term mumkin derives from makana, amongst the meanings of which is to have influence (tamakkun). It is said: “A certain tribe have influence (mukna) over the ruler.” Makān (place) derives from...

Guidance = الهداية

Linguistic Definition The Arabic term hidāyah means finding a path leading to the destination. Its opposite is misguidance (ḍalāl), which is to not find a path leading to the destination. Hādī (guide) derives from this,...