What does Fujur mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Fujur (فجور) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Fujur

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

It is a state of the soul whereby acts contrary to Law and manliness are committed.

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

A state of the soul whereby acts, generally, contrary to Law and manliness are committed.

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

Lack of mastery in taking pleasures.

Fujur according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

It is a state of the soul whereby acts contrary to Law and manliness are committed, so Ibn Kamil established. Ar-Raghib said: fajr is the thing’s wide split; hence dawn called fajr, splitting the night.

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

It is a state of the soul whereby acts contrary to Law and manliness are committed.

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