What does Al-asmaʾ al-mqṣwra mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-asmaʾ al-mqṣwra (أسماء المقصورة) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-asmaʾ al-mqṣwra

Al-asmaʾ al-mqṣwra according to Kitab at-Ta'rifat (Al-Jurjani)

Nouns ending in a standalone alif, such as hubla, 'asa and raha.

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