What does Al-ʿlaa al-madya mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ʿlaa al-madya (علَّة المادية) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ʿlaa al-madya

Al-ʿlaa al-madya according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

that through which a thing exists in potentiality.

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