What does Takabbur mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Takabbur (تكبر) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Takabbur

Takabbur according to Al-Qamus al-Fiqhi

So-and-so: swelling, refusing accepting the truth obstinately; in the mighty Revelation: « I shall turn from My signs those swelling in the earth unjustly » (al-A’raf 146).

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

Its manifesting.

Takabbur according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

Man seeing himself greater and mightier than other. Takabbur on Allah: refusing accepting the truth and obeying Him. And takabbur’s root…

Takabbur according to Mu'jam Lughat al-Fuqaha

Verbal noun of takabbar. Pride = seeing oneself above other unbeing. At-takbir: verbal noun of kabbara, making the thing huge and great. Enlargement.

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

It is following the pride.

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