What does Naw' mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Naw' (نوع) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Naw'

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

A name indicating many things differing by the individuals.

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

In the usulists’ usage: a universal predicated of many concurring by accidents, as man and woman. In the logicians’ usage: a universal predicated of many concurring by the reality itself.

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

The predicated of many concurring by the realities, answering: what is it?

Naw' according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

All predicated of one and of many differing by the realities, answering: what is it?

Naw' according to At-Ta'rifat al-Fiqhiyya (Al-Barkati)

Among the usulists: a universal predicated of many concurring by accidents, besides the realities.

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