Houris — (Isl.), so v.w. Huris … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Houris — Houri Hou ri, n.; pl. {Houris}. [Per. h[=u]r[=i], h[=u]r[=a], h[=u]r; akin to Ar. h[=u]r, pl. of ahwar beautiful eyed, black eyed.] A nymph of paradise; so called by the Mohammedans. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
houris — Le pavé du Paradis de Mahomet, sur lequel les vrais croyants espèrent se rouler éternellement un jour ou l’autre. Des houris, toujours belles, Qu’on satisfera bien, Et qui, toujours pucelles, N’arrêteront sur rien. COLLÉ … Dictionnaire Érotique moderne
houris — hou·ri || hÊŠrɪ / hÊŠÉ™rɪ n. beautiful young virgin lady who takes care of Muslim men in paradise (Islamic belief); attractive and voluptuous woman (Slang) … English contemporary dictionary
Houri — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Houri (homonymie). Houris chevauchant des chameaux dans le paradis. Les houris (masc. arabe حور, ḥūr, fé … Wikipédia en Français
Criticism of the Quran — Part of a series on the Quran … Wikipedia
Criticism of the Qur'an — Muslims believe that the Qur an is the literal word of God as recited to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. Critics argue against this belief, and criticize various statements in the Qur an. [Islam: the Basics. Turner, C. (2006) Routledge, p.… … Wikipedia
Houri — In Islam, the hūr or hūrīyah (ArB|حورية) are described as (splendid) Muhammad Asad, The Message of the Qur an , Publisher: The Book Foundation; Bilingual edition (December 2003) Language: English, ISBN 1904510000,Chapter (Surah) An Naba (The… … Wikipedia
houri — [ uri ] n. f. • 1654; mot persan, de l ar. hour, adj. désignant les femmes qui ont le blanc et le noir des yeux très tranchés ♦ Beauté céleste que le Coran promet au musulman fidèle dans le paradis d Allah. houri n. f. Femme très belle promise… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Written Scots language — examples from various sources.Text from Legend of the Saints 14th CenturyXXXIII. GEORGE. Ȝete of sancte george is my wil, gyf I connandes had þere til to translat þe haly story, as wrytine in þe buk fand I. for he wes richt haly mañ fele tynt… … Wikipedia
