What does Al-midrah mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-midrah (مِدْرَه) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-midrah

Al-midrah according to An-Nihaya (Ibn al-Athir)

The people's chief and orator, the one who speaks on their behalf, and the one whose opinion they turn to.

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