ABSTRACT
Aghlabids Islamic dynasty which flourished in North Africa between 184/800-296/909. The dynasty, which ruled from Qayrawān (q.v.) took its name from its founder Ibrahim b. alAghlab (reg. 184/800-197/812). Ibrāhm was made Prince (Amīr) of Ifrīqiya, in return for an annual tribute, by the 'Abbāsid caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd (q.v.). Aghlabid control eventually extended as far as Malta and Sicily. The Aghlabids were finally overthrown in North Africa by the Fātimids (q.v.). (See 'Abbāsids.) Agra Major Indian city on the River Yamuna (Jumna) and capital of many Mughal rulers who beautified it with much fine architecture. The most famous example is the Tāj Mahal (q.v.) built by Shah Jahān (q.v.). (See Mughals.)
al-Ahkām al-Khamsa (Ar.) The five qualifications, i.e. the way in which Islamic law and ethics have traditionally divided human behaviour. The five categories of behaviour are those which are regarded as obligatory, recommended, indifferent or morally neutral, reprehensible and forbidden.
