Etymology

salaf

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Today it means: One of the earliest Muslims, including Muhammad's companions and followers. Full definition →

Arabic سَلَف
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  1. Arabic · borrowed fromسَلَف“predecessor”
  2. English todaysalaf

Borrowed from Arabic سَلَف (salaf, “predecessor”).

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