What does Al-maʿfuwr mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-maʿfuwr (مَعْفُور) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-maʿfuwr

Al-maʿfuwr according to An-Nihaya (Ibn al-Athir)

One covered and dusted with dust.

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