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Tahir
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Tahir (Arabic: طاهر) is an Arabic name meaning 'pure,' 'virtuous,' 'chaste,' or 'modest' [citation:2]. The name is derived from the Arabic root 'ṭ-h-r,' which signifies cleanliness and purity. In Islamic tradition, purity is highly valued both physically and spiritually. The name is used in both Muslim and Jewish communities originating from the Middle East and Africa [citation:2]. It is also one of the attributes of Allah, emphasizing His absolute purity and perfection. The name carries the beautiful meaning of being free from sin and spiritual impurity.
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Tahir
Tahir (Arabic: طاهر) is an Arabic name meaning 'pure,' 'virtuous,' 'chaste,' or 'modest' [citation:2]. The name is derived from the Arabic root 'ṭ-h-r,' which signifies cleanliness and purity. In Islamic tradition, purity is highly valued both physically and spiritually. The name is used in both Muslim and Jewish communities originating from the Middle East and Africa [citation:2]. It is also one of the attributes of Allah, emphasizing His absolute purity and perfection. The name carries the beautiful meaning of being free from sin and spiritual impurity.
طاہر
طاہر عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'پاکیزہ'، 'پاکدامن' [citation:2]۔ یہ نام عربی جڑ 'ط ہ ر' سے ماخوذ ہے جو صفائی اور پاکیزگی کی علامت ہے۔ اسلامی روایت میں پاکیزگی کو جسمانی اور روحانی دونوں لحاظ سے بہت اہمیت دی گئی ہے۔ یہ اللہ کی صفات میں سے بھی ہے جو اس کی مطلق پاکیزگی اور کامل ہونے کو ظاہر کرتی ہے [citation:2]۔
طَاهِر
طاهر اسم عربي يعني 'الطاهر' و 'العفيف' [citation:2]. مشتق من الجذر العربي 'ط ه ر' الذي يدل على النظافة والطهارة. في التقاليد الإسلامية، الطهارة قيمة عالية جسدياً وروحياً. الاسم يستخدم في المجتمعات المسلمة واليهودية على حد سواء [citation:2].
Military Leadership
General of the Abbasid caliph al-Ma'mun and governor of Khorasan (9th century CE), founder of the Tahirid dynasty [citation:2].
Islamic Scholarship
Pakistani Islamic scholar, politician, and founder of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, known for his extensive writings and peace activism [citation:2].
Business
Indonesian businessman and founder of the Mayapada Group, known for his philanthropic work and contributions to Indonesian economy [citation:2].
Era: 776-822 CE
Abbasid general and governor of Khorasan, founder of the Tahirid dynasty.
Tahir is a blessed name with beautiful meanings of purity and chastity, qualities highly valued in Islam.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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