What does Al-ṭbʿ mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ṭbʿ (طبع) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ṭbʿ

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

What befalls a human being without their will. It is also said: at-tab', with a sukun, is the innate disposition upon which humanity was created.

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

A state through which a species among species is perfected, whether active or passive.

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

The attainment of specific forms with no way to prevent their difficulty.

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