Definition

Linguistically the return of something to its end. Used both for legitimate interpretation and (when paired with deviations) for distorting attributes of Allah.

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In the Qur'an In Hadith

Related Terms

TafsīrالتفسيرTaḥrīfالتحريف

More from General Terms

Barakahالبركة

Divine blessing — increase from Allah.

Shukrالشكر

Gratitude to Allah.

Mawlidالمولد

Celebration of the Prophet's ﷺ birthday.

Khalīfahالخليفة

Caliph — successor and leader of the Muslims.

Kāfirالكافر

Disbeliever.

Imāmالإمام

Leader — in prayer, scholarship, or community.

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