What does Al-ṭghyan mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ṭghyan (طغيان) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-ṭghyan

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

Exceeding the limit in disobedience.

Al-ṭghyan according to Mufradat (Ar-Raghib)

It is exceeding the limit one was upon before; on this basis: 'lamma tagha l-ma'' (when the water overflowed).

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

Exceeding the limit in disobedience.

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

Exceeding the limit in disobedience.

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

It is exceeding the limit in disobedience.