What does Samaha mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Samaha (سماحة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Samaha

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

It is giving what is not due, by favor.

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

Giving what is not due, by favor.

Samaha according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

Giving what is not due, by favor, said al-Jourjani.

Samaha according to Mu'jam Lughat al-Fuqaha

Verbal noun of samaha, mim damma and fatha: generosity and largesse. Softness and ease. Giving what is not due, by favor. Tolerance. The samih adhan: adhan without melodic embellishment.

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

It is giving what is not due, by favor.

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