What does Al-mʿjza mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-mʿjza (معجزة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-mʿjza

Al-mʿjza according to Kitab at-Ta'rifat (Al-Jurjani)

A wonder breaking custom, calling to good and felicity, joined with the claim of prophethood, meant to show the truth of him who claims to be a messenger from God.

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

From i'jaz: a matter calling to good and felicity, appearing against custom at the hands of one claiming prophethood, when he defies the deniers so that they cannot bring its like; the challenge is confrontation.

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

An act of God's acts breaking custom, joined with the claim of prophethood, consistent with that claim at the time of challenge, without confrontation.

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

A wonder breaking custom, calling to good and felicity, joined with the claim of prophethood, meant to show the truth of him who claims to be God's messenger (al-Ta'rifat, p. 234).

Al-mʿjza according to At-Ta'rifat al-Fiqhiyya (Al-Barkati)

A wonder breaking custom, calling to good and felicity, joined with the claim of prophethood, meant to show the truth of him who claims to be a messenger from God; prophethood and messengership were sealed by the Seal of the Prophets, upon him and his family and all his companions.

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