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Dichotomy (definition)

The term dichotomy, within theological reflection, goes beyond a mere conceptual division and becomes a lens through which the human being is understood. It expresses a real yet non-conflictual distinction between body and soul, matter and spirit, revealing an ordered tension willed by GOD. This perspective invites the reader to move beyond reductive or dualistic interpretations, restoring dichotomy to its authentic meaning: not to divide in order to oppose, but to distinguish in order to grasp the profound unity of the creature.

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January 13, 2026

Alam (عَالَم)

The Qur’anic term al-ʿālamīn, often rendered as “worlds,” conceals a deeper and unexpectedly human dimension. Its key occurrences reveal a usage that transcends the cosmic realm and instead points to the plurality of peoples, communities, and conscious creatures. Through a rigorous philological approach and engagement with the classical exegetical tradition, this section examines how the Qur’an employs al-ʿālamīn to portray humanity as a whole, offering a universal perspective that reshapes our understanding of GOD’s relationship with all communities on earth. A reflection that reaches beyond conventional translations and guides the reader toward the term’s original and most vivid meaning.

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December 8, 2025

Ein Sof (dictionary)

Ein Sof comes from the Hebrew term אין סוף ( infiniteness, or limitlessness) can be conceived as the opposite from what is conceived as “to be”, the transcendental par excellence,…

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April 1, 2020

مسلم Mslm

Etymology, root, Qur’anic occurrences, and semantic field of the verb “s-l-m” Muslim (مُسْلِم) derives from the active participle of the fourth form verb أَسْلَمَ (ʾaslama: “to submit oneself, to surrender,…

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February 7, 2020

ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ l-raḥmāni

l-raḥmāni (ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ) meaning “to have mercy”, “the Merciful”. Derives from the triliteral root hamza lām hā (أ ل ه) that occurs 2851 times in the Quran, in three derived forms:…

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February 4, 2020

Muslim (definition)

Muslim (In Arabic مُسْلِمًا from the Arab-Persian Muslimān) is the name of a believer that professes Islam. Both terms comes from the Arabic word “one who submits “. Islam is…

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January 21, 2020

Eschatology (definition)

Eschatology in Theology is something that refers to the ultimate destiny of man, humanity and the universe (eschatological doctrines). This doctrine therefore concerns the ultimate destiny of humankind and of…

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December 25, 2019

InshALLAH & DEO volente (GOD willing)

ʾIn shāʾ ALLAH (Arabic: إن شاء الله‎, is the Arabic language expression for “GOD willing” or “if GOD wills”. The phrase comes from a Quranic passages which states that believers…

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November 30, 2019

Prophet (definition)

Prophet The Greek word was used in Septuagint (LXX) for Hebrew nabj or nav’i (נָבִיא nāvî) the one who speaks by divine inspiration. Early Latin writers translated Greek prophetes with…

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April 22, 2019

Canonical (definition)

Canonical adjective [noun] (from the Greek κανών, kanón, “rule”) belonging to a particular canon of reference. 1 Conforms to the rule, to tradition. Synonyms: authorized, accepted, approved, recognized. For example:…

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March 15, 2019

Plural Maiestatis (definition)

In Latin Plural Maiestatis or majestic plural, pluralis maiestatis is also known in English as Royal We. Is the use of a plural pronoun (or corresponding plural-inflected verb forms) to…

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March 14, 2019

Secular (definition)

Secular: Not connected with religious or spiritual matters. Generally used as opposite of sacred, describe things that have no connection with religion. Example: He spoke about preserving the country as…

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January 31, 2019

Numinous (definition)

Numinous (/ˈnjuːmɪnəs/) is an English adjective, derived from the Latin numen, meaning “arousing spiritual or religious emotion; mysterious or awe-inspiring”. Origin: Numinous is an English adjective, derived in the 17th…

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January 9, 2019

Atonement (definition)

Atonement (also atoning, to atone) is the concept of a person taking action to correct previous sins or wrongdoing on their part, either through direct action to undo the consequences…

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January 9, 2019
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