What does Al-dhaʿru mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-dhaʿru (ذَّعْرُ) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-dhaʿru

Al-dhaʿru according to An-Nihaya (Ibn al-Athir)

Dread; it means: let them not know you by yourself, and walk in stealth, lest they flee from you and turn to me.

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

Its synonym.

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