What does Shaja'a mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Shaja'a (شجاعة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Shaja'a

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

A state of the anger-strength between rashness and cowardice, by which one advances toward what advancing suits, as fighting the unbelievers so long as they exceed not the Muslims’ weakness.

Shaja'a according to Dustur al-'Ulama (Al-Ahmadnagari)

With fatha: a state of the anger-strength between rashness and cowardice, by which one advances toward what advancing suits, as fighting the unbelievers so long as they exceed not the Muslims’ weakness; a virtue among the praised middle virtues, as will come under equity, if Allah wills.

Shaja'a according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

The anger-strength’s balance; the heart’s firmness in terrors, and sang-froid’s restraint in fears.

Shaja'a according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

Voluntary engagement in profitable dangers, without recklessness. Said: a state of the anger-strength between rashness and cowardice, by which one advances toward what advancing suits, as fighting unbelievers exceeding not our weakness.

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

A state of the anger-strength between rashness and cowardice, by which one advances toward the matters.

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