Islamic mythology
24 entries in the Islamic Mythology compendium.
Abraham in IslamProphet and patriarch revered as a model of faith in Islam.Al-JinnQuranic chapter on jinn, their conversion, and monotheism.Ar-Rayyan ibn al-WalidLegendary Amalekite king of Egypt under whom the prophet Joseph served.Religion in pre-Islamic ArabiaPolytheistic and monotheistic traditions coexisted in pre-Islamic Arabia.Asif ibn BarkhiyaVizier who brought Sheba's throne in the twinkling of an eye.Az-Zumar39th surah of the Qur'an, revealed in mid-Meccan period.BarṣīṣāAscetic who fell to temptation and denied God.Book of IdolsComposite work on pre-Islamic Arabian idolatry, attributed to Ibn al-Kalbi.Dhu'l-QarnaynQuranic leader who built a barrier against Gog and Magog.Heavenly QuranPrimordial heavenly version of the revealed Quran.L'histoire de Joseph d'après un manuscrit orientalAnalysis and translation of a verse Joseph story from a manuscript purchased in Egypt, with the text composed…Isra' and Mi'rajIslamic narrative of Muhammad's night journey and heavenly ascension.Amr ibn LuhayPre-Islamic chief who introduced idolatry to the Hijaz.LuqmanPre-Islamic sage and Qur'anic figure known for wisdom.Qisas al-AnbiyaCollections of prophetic stories expanding Qur'anic allusions.Rawzat as-safaPersian history of Islam and Persia by Mirkhvand.Shams al-Ma'arifA disputed grimoire of Arabic magic and esoteric spirituality.Superstition in Islamic traditionSuperstitious beliefs persist in Muslim societies despite Islamic tradition's general disapproval.Surid Ibn SalhoukLegendary antediluvian king credited with building the Pyramids of Giza.Tribe of ShabazzAncient black nation central to Nation of Islam cosmology.Well of SoulsCave under the Dome of the Rock linked to spirits and creation.Yakub (Nation of Islam)Mythical black scientist who created the white race in NOI doctrine.Yusuf and ZulaikhaStory of Yusuf and Potiphar's wife in Muslim tradition.ZulfiqarSword of Ali, symbol of bravery and spiritual authority.
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