What does Al-mʿnwy mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-mʿnwy (معنوي) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-mʿnwy

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

It is that which has no share for the tongue, but is rather a meaning known by the heart.

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

That which has no share for the tongue, but is rather a meaning known by the heart (Al-Ta'rifat p. 236). [Section of the letter Ghayn]

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