What does Muhadara mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Muhadara (محاضرة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Muhadara

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

The heart’s presence with the Truth in the flowing of His names, transcendent.

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

The heart’s presence with the Truth in the flowing of His names, transcendent.

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

The heart’s presence by the argument’s repetition, and authority’s taking hold.

Muhadara according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

Among the people of truth: the servant’s presence by the argument’s illumination.

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