What does Al-ʿfwṣa mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ʿfwṣa (عفوصة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ʿfwṣa

Al-ʿfwṣa according to Dustur al-'Ulama (Al-Ahmadnagari)

طعم مَا يَأْخُذ ظَاهر اللِّسَان وَحده، وَالْقَبْض طعم مَا يَأْخُذ ظَاهر اللِّسَان وباطنه.

Related terms: Al-ʿfwṣa

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Wed 20 Safar
الأربعاء 20 صفر
أحدب متناقص Waning Gibbous Day 21.2 / 29.5
Illumination 60%
New moon in 8 days
لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله There is no power nor strength except with Allah