LessonsGeneral Expressions (ʿAmm): Definition, Types and Legal IndicationQuiz

Khass concerns a determinate assigned signification; thalathah, for example, means the fixed number three. ʿAmm focuses on how an expression includes multiple instances within the scope of its meaning.

Thalathah — a specific, fixed number.
Every student — an expression extending to all relevant students.

This comparison clarifies the concepts. Actual legal interpretation still requires examining the complete Arabic wording, its grammatical use and other relevant legal evidence.

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Distinguishing ʿamm from khass

General Expressions (ʿAmm): Definition, Types and Legal Indication

Khass concerns a determinate assigned signification; thalathah, for example, means the fixed number three. ʿAmm focuses on how an expression includes multiple instances within the scope of its meaning.

Thalathah — a specific, fixed number.
Every student — an expression extending to all relevant students.

This comparison clarifies the concepts. Actual legal interpretation still requires examining the complete Arabic wording, its grammatical use and other relevant legal evidence.