What is the difference between the terms "fitnah" and "ghawayah" in the Noble Qur'an?
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The origin of fitnah (strife/trial) is tribulation, testing, and examination. It is also used in the context of disbelief, sin, and burning, and its meanings are determined by the context. As for ghawāyah (misguidance), it comes from al-ghayy, which means corruption and destruction. It can also be interpreted as error, disappointment, corruption, ruin, and banishment.
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