FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
AL-KAFI #1597 : MAKSUD ZUKHRINA DALAM SELAWAT SOLAT TERAWIH
What does zukhrina mean in the salawat recited during Tarawih prayers?
Short answer
The word zukhrina comes from the root zakhir, which refers to high honour, generosity, and something that brings joy and is a source of pride.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The word zukhrina comes from the root zakhir, which refers to high honour, generosity, and something that brings joy and is a source of pride. The ruling translates it as 'pride', so the salawat asks for blessings upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as our master, beloved, intercessor, pride and leader. This meaning is linked to his role in lifting the community from lowliness to become the best of nations.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Dalam Qomus al-Muhit (1/399), zakhir itu juga ialah sesuatu yang menggembirakan, dan menjadi kebanggaan.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1597 : MAKSUD ZUKHRINA DALAM SELAWAT SOLAT TERAWIH”, 12 February 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/4168-al-kafi-1597-maksud-zukhrina-dalam-selawat-solat-terawih. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-zukhrina-in-tarawih-salawat/