What does Al-ḥḍwr mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ḥḍwr (حضور) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ḥḍwr

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

Absence from creation due to the dominance of the remembrance of Allah over one's heart.

Al-ḥḍwr according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

According to the people of this path, it is the presence of the heart with Allah after absence. [Fasl al-Ta]

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