What does Al-ḍar al-nafʿ mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ḍar al-nafʿ (ضار النافع) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ḍar al-nafʿ

Al-ḍar al-nafʿ according to Mu'jam Lughat al-Fuqaha

One of the beautiful names of Allah the Exalted. The distresser. He whose nature leads him to bring what is disliked upon wealth or person ...

Harmful. Ad-darri: active participle; plural: diwar.

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ