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Appropriation

Misappropriation, usurpation, extortion (to attain something unlawfully,take and use as one's own)

Aqabah (عقبه)

A place just outside of Mecca, in Mina where the first Muslims from Yathrib Madinah pledged allegiance to the Prophet in the year 621 C.E.. A similar meeting took place the next year when more Muslims from Yathrib pledged their allegiance to the Prophet.

Aqeedah (عقيده)

The belief system that is based upon a firm conviction in all the fundamentals of faith and of the Oneness of Allah, i.e. creed
It is derived from the verb aqada meaning to firmly bind and knot. Whatsoever settles in the heart in a firm and definitive manner is said to be that person's aqeedah.
In the technical sense it refers to the definitive faith and certain ruling that is not open to any doubt. It is called aqeedah because the person binds his heart upon it.

Aqil (عاقل)

(1) Sane, not mentally incapacitated.
(2) Friendly, good and pleasant.

Aql (عقل)

Aql means 'mind'. The phraze 'Ista'mil 'aqlek' translates into 'Use your mind'.

Arabic (عربي)

Arabic is the language of the Arabs. Many non-Arabs also speak the language and it comes in many dialects which can be so different an person from one country will have difficulty understanding the other. Arabic is called '`Arabee' in Arabic. It is a very popular language and the Quran is written in Arabic.

Arafah (عرفه)

The area that surrounds Mount Rahmah, southeast of Mecca.

Arafat (عرفات)

A plain north of Mecca. It is on this plain that humanity will be raised on the Day of Judgment for questioning and judgment. During the Hajj on the ninth day of the month of Zhu-l-Hijjah, Muslim pilgrims gather on this plain for one day.

Arbitration

Judgment, decree (settlement of a dispute by a person or persons acting as arbitrators)

Arham (ارحام)

Araham is a plural word meaning 'wombs'.


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