Basirah

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Basirah (بصيرة) is an Arabic word meaning insight, discernment, and perceptivity when used by Sufis to denote the ability to directly perceive a transcendental truth, or meaning dark, sad, and frowning when referring to non-believers on Yaum al-Qiyamah.

[edit] See also

• Barakah
• List of Islamic terms in Arabic

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