What does Fakhr mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Fakhr (فخر) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Fakhr

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

Rising over people by enumerating virtues.

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

Rising over people enumerating virtues. As the poet said:

Fakhr according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

Boasting of outward virtues.

Fakhr according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

Rising over people enumerating virtues. In al-Misbah: boasting of values and virtues of lineage and other, of the speaker or his fathers.

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

Rising over people by enumerating virtues.

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