What does Awha mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Awha (أوحى) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Awha

Awha according to Al-Qamus al-Fiqhi

To one, such a thing: to inspire him. In the Quran: [an-Najm, 3-4: 'Nor does he speak of his own desire: it is naught but a revelation revealed.']. To make a sign. In the Quran: [Maryam, 11: 'So he came out to his people from the sanctuary and made a sign to them to glorify morning and evening.']. To write. The work: to hasten it. One says: the wound that betokens death, that is, that hastens death. Al-waha, with lengthening and shortening: swiftness. One says: wahha wahhan: to hasten. Al-wahy: secret informing. Writing. What is written. The sending. Inspiration. The sign. According to the Law: the informing by the Law. (Ibn Hajar). Al-wahiyy: the swift. One says: a swift death.

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