What does Nṣfu al-daaʾira mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Nṣfu al-daaʾira (نصفُ الدَّائِرة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Nṣfu al-daaʾira

Nṣfu al-daaʾira according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

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