Common Nouns Lexicon

The shahada is the Islamic declaration of faith and the first of the five pillars of Islam. It affirms the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad.

Shaktism is a major Hindu tradition focused on the worship of Shakti, the feminine principle of divine energy expressed through various goddesses.

The term “sharifian” refers to what is related to a sharif, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad through Ali and Fatima, and by extension to dynasties of sharifian origin.

A shield volcano is a type of volcano with a broad, flattened shape, formed by the accumulation of fluid lava flows that spread over large distances.

Shiism is a major branch of Islam, primarily distinguished from Sunnism by its recognition of Ali and his descendants as the legitimate successors to Prophet Muhammad.

The shikhara is a central and ornate tower that surmounts the main sanctuary of a Hindu temple, characteristic of the Nagara architectural style.

Siddhashila is a Jain concept that refers to the place where liberated souls reside after achieving spiritual perfection.

Siddhis are supernatural powers acquired through meditation and spiritual practice in Hinduism.

A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion established in northern India in the 15th century by Guru Nanak.

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded in the 15th century in northern India by Guru Nanak Dev, characterized by its teachings of equality, justice, and faith.