What does Dan mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Dan (دان) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Dan

Dan according to Al-Qamus al-Fiqhi

With dana and dinanatan: to submit and humble oneself; of this the noble hadith: 'the wise is he who humbles himself (dana nafsahu) and works for what follows death'; that is, abases it and enslaves it; it is also said: reckons it. To obey. By such a thing: to take it as religion and worship by it. To borrow from someone, with dinan: to borrow; adana: borrowed and became a debtor. To someone: lent to him. To borrow from him. To requite. To judge.

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