What does Al-sbat mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-sbat (سبات) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-sbat

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

A cerebral tumor resulting from phlegm and yellow bile.

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

Prolonged sleep. The difference between it and apoplexy is that the person affected by subat can be awakened and understand, unlike the person struck by apoplexy.

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