What does Muraqaba mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Muraqaba (مراقبة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Muraqaba

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

The continuance of the servant’s knowledge of the Lord’s inspection of him in all his states.

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

The continuance of the servant’s knowledge of the Lord’s inspection of him in all his states.

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

The continuance of the servant’s knowledge of the Lord’s inspection of him in all his states.

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

The servant’s knowledge of the Lord’s inspection, and this knowledge’s continuance.

Muraqaba according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

The continuance of the servant’s knowledge of the Lord’s inspection in all his states.

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