What does Iftiraq mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Iftiraq (افتراق) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Iftiraq

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

Two substances being in two loci such that distinction between them is possible.

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

In the beings.

Iftiraq according to Mu'jam al-Mustalahat al-Fiqhiyya

Verbal noun of iftaraqa; of its tongue-senses: a thing’s parting from a thing, or a thing’s parts parting from each other. And the name…

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

Two substances’ being in two loci such that a third may stand between them, facing them.

Iftiraq according to Mu'jam Lughat al-Fuqaha

The parting between the two spouses; this parting may be a divorce or not. (Separation) of man, woman or friends. Al-firqa, with kasra of fa and sukun of ra, plural_fourq: the distinguished band of people = the team.