What does Al-talwiyḥ mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-talwiyḥ (تَّلْوِيح) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-talwiyḥ

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

Metonymy involving many intermediaries, derived from lawaha when indicating from afar.

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

That by which one indicates the objective from afar, with obscurity.

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