What does Maqid mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Maqid (مقيد) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Maqid

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

What is restricted by some of its descriptions.

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

The mutlaq’s contrary, that is, what is restricted by some of its descriptions and accidents, as passed under mutlaq.

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

The mutlaq’s contrary. As a term: what is exposed on the described essence by a description, and its like.

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

What embraces an essence not described by a description.

Maqid according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

What is restricted by some of its descriptions.

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