What does Isti'ara mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Isti'ara (استعارة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Isti'ara

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 12 Jumada al-Awwal
السبت 12 جمادى الأولى
أحدب متزايد Waxing Gibbous Day 12.9 / 29.5
Illumination 96%
Full moon in 2 days
اللهم صل على محمد O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ