What does Al-ghalabaa mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ghalabaa (غَلَبَة) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ghalabaa

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

In nominal terminology, it is of two types: dominance in attributes and dominance in names.

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

A state that appears to the servant, with which it is impossible to observe the cause or to observe proper etiquette.

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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