Etymology

hisbah

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Today it means: An Islamic doctrine that requires upholding community morals and law and order. Full definition →

Arabic حِسْبَة
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  1. Arabic · borrowed fromحِسْبَة
  2. English todayhisbah

Borrowed from Arabic حِسْبَة (ḥisba).

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