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Tahir
Pure, chaste
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Al-Tahir is an Arabic name meaning 'the pure', 'the clean', or 'the chaste'. It was a well-known nickname of Abdullah, the son of the Abbasid Caliph al-Ma'mun. The name carries a high level of respect, indicating a person who is morally upright, sinless, and physically clean. It is used as a title for members of the Prophet's household (Ahl al-Bayt) in some contexts, signifying their spiritual purity.
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Al-Tahir
Al-Tahir is an Arabic name meaning 'the pure', 'the clean', or 'the chaste'. It was a well-known nickname of Abdullah, the son of the Abbasid Caliph al-Ma'mun. The name carries a high level of respect, indicating a person who is morally upright, sinless, and physically clean. It is used as a title for members of the Prophet's household (Ahl al-Bayt) in some contexts, signifying their spiritual purity.
الطاہر
الطاہر عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'پاکیزہ'، 'طاہر'۔ یہ عبداللہ بن مامون کا لقب تھا۔ یہ نام اخلاقی پاکیزگی اور ظاہری صفائی کی علامت ہے۔
الطَّاهِر
الطاهر اسم عربي يعني 'النقي' و 'العفيف'. وهو لقب معروف لعبد الله بن المأمون. يحمل الاسم دلالات النقاء الأخلاقي والطهارة الروحية.
Historical Figure
The son of the Abbasid Caliph al-Ma'mun, who was given the title 'Al-Tahir' out of respect for his noble character and conduct.
Era: 9th century CE
Son of the Abbasid caliph al-Ma'mun, known for his purity and noble character.
Al-Tahir is a positive name that carries the meaning of purity and nobility.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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