What does Al-ḥurwfu al-ʿaaṭifaa mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ḥurwfu al-ʿaaṭifaa (حُروفُ العَاطِفَة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ḥurwfu al-ʿaaṭifaa

Al-ḥurwfu al-ʿaaṭifaa according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

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