What does Al-khdhlan mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-khdhlan (خذلان) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-khdhlan

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

The creation of the capacity to commit sin.

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

The creation of the capacity for sin in the servant. A man khudlah is one who frequently forsakes [others]. And khadlahu tadhilan means to drive him to failure and to abandon fighting. [Section of Ra]

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