What does Al-ilmam mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ilmam (إلمام) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-ilmam

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

Regarding al-moharram.

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

To grasp the meaning of another alone.

Al-ilmam according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

To approach the thing and descend.

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