What does Al-lqwa mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-lqwa (لقوة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-lqwa

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

A mechanical disease whereby one side of the face is drawn toward an abnormal direction.

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

A disease whereby one side of the face is deflected toward an abnormal direction, the lips do not meet properly, and one of the eyelids does not close.

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