What does Al-khshwʿ wal-khḍwʿ wal-twaḍʿ mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-khshwʿ wal-khḍwʿ wal-twaḍʿ (خشوع والخضوع والتواضع) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-khshwʿ wal-khḍwʿ wal-twaḍʿ

Al-khshwʿ wal-khḍwʿ wal-twaḍʿ according to Kitab at-Ta'rifat (Al-Jurjani)

They have the same meaning, and in the terminology of the people of truth: al-khuchu is submission to the truth. It has been said: it is the constant fear in the heart. It has also been said: among the signs of al-khuchu is that when the servant is angered, contradicted, or refuted, he receives that with acceptance.

Al-khshwʿ wal-khḍwʿ wal-twaḍʿ according to At-Ta'rifat al-Fiqhiyya (Al-Barkati)

Having a single meaning, which is submission to the truth.

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