LessonsMutlaq and Muqayyad: Definitions, Qur’anic Examples and Legal EffectQuiz

«والمقيد: ما يدل على الذات مع خصوص صفاتها»
A restricted expression denotes the thing together with its specified attributes.

“Pen” names the object; “blue pen” adds colour as a requirement. Pens lacking that attribute no longer satisfy the latter request.

In muqayyad, the underlying object is not replaced. The range of objects that satisfy the wording is narrowed by a relevant qualification.

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Mutlaq and Muqayyad: Definitions, Qur’anic Examples and Legal Effect

«والمقيد: ما يدل على الذات مع خصوص صفاتها»
A restricted expression denotes the thing together with its specified attributes.

“Pen” names the object; “blue pen” adds colour as a requirement. Pens lacking that attribute no longer satisfy the latter request.

In muqayyad, the underlying object is not replaced. The range of objects that satisfy the wording is narrowed by a relevant qualification.