What does Ḥuruwf al-lyn mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Ḥuruwf al-lyn (حُرُوف اللين) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Ḥuruwf al-lyn

Ḥuruwf al-lyn according to Dustur al-'Ulama (Al-Ahmadnagari)

فِي حُرُوف الْعلَّة وَإِنَّمَا سميت بهَا لِأَن فِيهَا لينًا وضعفا.

Ḥuruwf al-lyn according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

الواو والياء والألف سميت به لقبولها للمد

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