What does Al-fanaʿ mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-fanaʿ (فَنَع) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-fanaʿ

Al-fanaʿ according to An-Nihaya (Ibn al-Athir)

Much wealth. One says: 'fani'a yafna'u fana'an'; he is fani' and fani' when his wealth grows and flourishes.

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