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Monks & Minarets explores Muslim–Christian relations, Islamic studies, and the shared history of Christianity and Islam, combining scholarly depth with accessible insights for curious readers.
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Sharia (شَرِيعَة): The Word of the Month (opens the original)
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The Literal Meaning of ShariaSharia: “The way…” or “the path towards water.”The RootIn Arabic, Sharia comes from the root sh - r - ’ (Arabic roots are very important; they imply meaning), which denotes entering water and starting point to a path. Thus, the root points to Sharia meaning, “the way/path towards water.”<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1744957280090-2590b52c8ae
"Muslim" (مُسْلِم): Word of the Month (opens the original)
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The Literal Meaning of MuslimMuslim: One who… “surrenders,” “ submits,” or “ is loyal to duty.”The RootIn Arabic, Muslim comes from the same root as Salaam and Islam: s-l-m (Arabic roots are very important; they imply meaning), which notes “wholeness,” “safety,” or “being sound.” In Arabic grammar, adding the prefix “mu-” to the root creates a “doer,” a person performing the action. Hence, a Muslim is l
Almsgiving in Islam and Christianity (opens the original)
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This is part five of an eleven-part series on shared rituals found between Christianity and Islam. This content is adapted from a field guide I originally authored for the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. You can read the full, unabridged article [HERE]1AlmsgivingAlmsgiving serves as a tangible expression of our spiritual priorities, turning the accumulation of wealth
"Islam" (إسلام) Word of the Month (opens the original)
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The Literal Meaning of IslamIslam: “Surrender,” “submission,” or “commitment.”The RootIn Arabic, Islam is a noun that comes from the same root as Salaam and Muslim, s-l-m (Arabic roots are very important; they imply meaning), which means “safety” or “wholeness” but Islam cares the meanings of “giving over to…,” “handing over to…,” and “loyalty/allegiance to…” safety. Islam simply means submission to
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