What does Al-iʿara mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-iʿara (إعارة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-iʿara

Al-iʿara according to Kitab at-Ta'rifat (Al-Jurjani)

It is the transfer of utilities without monetary compensation.

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

Transferring the utility without monetary compensation.

Al-iʿara according to Mu'jam al-Mustalahat al-Fiqhiyya

In language: the verbal noun of 'a'ara'; its noun is 'al-'ariyya'. It derives from 'al-ta'awur', which is exchange and alternation with return; it is also said to come from 'al-'ar' (shame), for returning it engenders blame and shame, as in the saying: 'al-'ariyya' was asked: 'where are you going?' She said: 'I bring my family blame and shame', as al-Jawhari reported.

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

Transferring the utility without compensation (al-Ta'rifat p. 31).

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

It is the transfer of utilities without monetary compensation.