What does Ghira mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Ghira (غيرة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Ghira

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

Aversion to another’s share in one’s right.

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

Aversion to another’s share in one’s right.

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

Anger’s surging in the sacred’s defense.

Ghira according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

Aversion to another’s share in one’s right, said al-Jourjani.

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

Aversion to another’s share.

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