What does Tahawwur mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Tahawwur (تهور) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Tahawwur

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

A state of the nervous strength, by which one advances toward what advancing suits not, as fighting the unbelievers when they exceed the Muslims’ weakness.

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

A state of the anger-strength, by which one engages matters toward which engaging suits not.

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

A state of the nervous strength, by which one advances toward what advancing suits not, as fighting the unbelievers when they exceed the Muslims’ weakness.

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

The blameworthy firmness in the corrupted matters.

Tahawwur according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

A state of the anger-strength, by which one advances matters suiting not, as fighting unbelievers exceeding our weakness.

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