What does Ataah mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Ataah (أطاعه) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Ataah

Ataah according to Al-Qamus al-Fiqhi

I ta'a and ta'a: to obey and submit to him. In the Quran: [an-Nisa, 59: 'O you who believe, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you; if you dispute over a thing, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day: that is better and better in interpretation.']. Tatawwa'a: to act voluntarily. To take on obedience. To perform worship willingly and by choice, without it being obligatory towards Allah the Most High. In the glorious Quran: [al-Baqara, 184: 'Whoever volunteers good, it is better for him.']. To offer freely. Tawwa'a: to be yielding and easy. In the glorious Book: [al-Ma'ida, 33: 'His soul made the killing of his brother agreeable to him, so he killed him and became of the losers.']. Al-istita'a: capacity and ability.

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