What does Al-ghalabaa mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ghalabaa (غَلَبَة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ghalabaa

Al-ghalabaa according to Dustur al-'Ulama (Al-Ahmadnagari)

In nominal terminology, it is of two types: dominance in attributes and dominance in names.

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

A state that appears to the servant, with which it is impossible to observe the cause or to observe proper etiquette.

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