عُمُومgeneral

Example sentences

• والبحث عن عمومه وخصوصه وناسخه ومنسوخه

  And research its general and specific meanings, and its abrogating and abrogated verses.

  عُمُومِهِ — its general meanings. Owned by the Book — 'its general [wording]' — in the -i form after 'about.' It is the first of four paired terms the research must sort out, set against the 'specific' coming next.

  From: Devotion to the Quran →

• إن كان مما يدرك بالاجتهاد كالمعاني والأحكام الجلية والخفية والعموم والخصوص والإعراب وغير ذلك

  If it is a matter comprehensible through juristic effort, such as clear and hidden meanings, general and specific implications, grammar, and other things.

  وَالعُمُومِ — and general. Another example in the list, 'the general [scope].' These abstract nouns name properties of the wording; this one pairs with 'the specific' just after — the broad against the narrow.

  From: How Scholars Read Scripture →

• إن كان مما يدرك بالاجتهاد كالمعاني والأحكام الجلية والخفية والعموم والخصوص والإعراب وغير ذلك

  If it is something reachable through juristic effort, like clear and hidden meanings, general and specific rulings, grammar, and the like.

  وَالْعُمُومِ — and generality. Another example, 'the general [scope],' pairing with 'the specific' next — the broad against the narrow.

  From: Quran Interpretation and Debate →