Islamic Encyclopedia
A reference library beside the story
So that every teaching on this site can be traced to its roots — the Qur'an, the Hadith, and the tradition of Tasawwuf that Hazrat Zia Jaffry (R.A.) served.
The Qur'an
All 114 surahs indexed, with an Ayah of the day.
Browse surahsHadith
Famous, cited ahadith across the six collections.
Read hadith99 Names of Allah
Asma-ul-Husna — Arabic, transliteration, meaning.
Open the NamesPillars & Faith
The Five Pillars and Six Articles of Faith.
Learn the foundationsTasawwuf
Zikr, Muraqaba, Ihsan, Fana & Baqa — and the orders.
Explore the pathThe Prophets
The 25 Prophets named in the Qur'an.
Meet the AnbiyaGlossary
A–Z of the Sufi & Islamic terms used on this site.
Open the glossary
A note on this reference. This material is provided for general knowledge and reflection. Every Hadith cites its collection and number and every ayah its Surah:Ayah, drawn from well-known sources; nothing here is fabricated. For religious rulings (fiqh) or in-depth study, please consult a qualified scholar (alim).