What does Alanwa mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Alanwa (عنوة) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Alanwa

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

One of the contraries: coercion and affection. Their saying 'the town was opened 'anwatan' means by force and conquest, or by treaty; but the usage is mostly for coercion and domination.

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لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله There is no power nor strength except with Allah

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