What does Al-ṣrʿ mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ṣrʿ (صرع) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-ṣrʿ

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

An incomplete cerebral blockage causing nervous spasms due to the contraction of their origins, accompanied by a loss of sensation, movement, and vertical posture.

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

An incomplete cerebral disorder causing spasms in all organs due to the contraction of their origin.

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