English
hisbah
Hisbah comes from Arabic حِسْبَة.
- Arabicc. 500–presentحِسْبَةḥisba
- Englishtodayhisbah
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
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- Arabicc. 500–presentحِسْبَةḥisba
- Englishtodayhisbah
Every English word from Arabic حِسْبَة
Today it means
noun An Islamic doctrine that requires upholding community morals and law and order.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Arabic حِسْبَة / hisbah