What does Alanwa mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Alanwa (عنوة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Alanwa

Alanwa according to At-Ta'rifat al-Fiqhiyya (Al-Barkati)

One of the contraries: coercion and affection. Their saying 'the town was opened 'anwatan' means by force and conquest, or by treaty; but the usage is mostly for coercion and domination.