What does Al-ʿbra mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ʿbra (عبرة) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ʿbra

Al-ʿbra according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

The fixing of legal alms for each district by averaging the yields of very fertile years and poorly fertile years, so that half is taken after considering prices and various contingencies that have occurred.

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ