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عُمُوم general in Arabic

عُمُوم is how you say “general” in Arabic.

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Example sentence

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

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More example sentences

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

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