Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Al-taschith (Hebrew al-tashcheth’, , destroy not; Sept. ), in the title of Psalms 57, 58, 59, 75, seems to have been the commencement or name of a kind of poem or song, to the melody of which these Psalms were to be sung or chanted. This is the view taken by Aben- Ezra (Comment. on … Continue reading “Al-Taschith”

Al-Sirat the sharp bridge which the Mohammedans believe to be laid over the middle of hell, and which must be crossed by all at the close of the solemn judgment, whether destined for Paradise or torment. They believe that the just will pass over it like lightning, but that the wicked will be an age … Continue reading “Al-Sirat”

Al, Or El (God), the name of the Supreme Being of the ancient Nabatheans. He was the universal Deity of Palestine and Phoenicia. SEE GOD. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Al-Mukamis, David Ibn Merwan Early Jewish philosopher (died c. 937). His philosophic work, Book of Twenty Tractates shows influence of the teachings of the Kalam (q.v.) reasoning follows along lines similar to that of Saadia. — M.W. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Al-moshaf (Arab. the volume), one of the names of the Koran (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Al-Modad AL-MODAD was, according to Gen 10:26 (1Ch 1:20), the oldest son of Joktan (wh. see). Joktan is the eponym of the tribes and peoples of eastern and southern Arabia. From the position of Al-modad in the list of sons, it would appear that he is to be located in the south of the peninsula. … Continue reading “Al-Modad”

Al-kitab (Arab the book), a name given to the Koran as the book by way of eminence, after the manner of the English expression the Bible. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Al Kindi Of the tribe of Kindah, lived in Basra and Bagdad where he died 873. He is the first of the great Arabian followers of Aristotle whose influence is noticeable in Al Kindi’s scientific and psychological doctrines. He wrote on geometry, astronomy, astrology, arithmetic, music (which he developed on arithmetical principles), physics, medicine, psychology, … Continue reading “Al Kindi”

Al-kelam (Arab. the knowledge of the word) is the scholastic and metaphysical theology of the Mohammedans. It treats of speculative points, such as the attributes of God, and is full of subtleties in reference to abstract notions and terms. It is divided into four heads. The first treats of the nature and attributes of God; … Continue reading “Al-kelam”

Al-kadba a term used by Mohammedans to denote the visit of consummation or accomplishment and pilgrimage to Mecca which Mohammed and his followers performed in the seventh year of the Hegira. At the distance of six miles from the town they all took an oath to perform religiously all the ceremonies and rites prescribed in … Continue reading “Al-kadba”