What does Al-irṣad mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-irṣad (إرصاد) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-irṣad

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

In al-Mutawwal: posting a watchman on the road; but in truth, in language it means preparation, as Taj al-Masadir pronounces it. In the science of badi: irsad is placing before the end of a paragraph or verse what indicates its sequel.

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

Founding the discourse upon an aspect indicating the structure of what follows.

Al-irṣad according to Mu'jam Lughat al-Fuqaha

With kasra and sukun: preparation (observation). Allocating treasury lands' produce to some of its expenditures; allocating waqf revenue to pay debts arising from its necessary restoration (earmarked funds). The earth: the globe on which man lives, the word also designating part of it, like...

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