What does Al-khmasy mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-khmasy (خماسي) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-khmasy

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

That whose past tense consists of five radical letters, such as: jahmarash, designating an elderly woman.

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

That which contains five radical letters.

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

That which is composed of five letters.

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