Gheerah
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Ghayrah (; sometimes transliterated as ghayra, ghira, ‘’’ ghirah ‘’’, gheerah or gheera) is an Arabic word that encompasses the concept of a person's dislike or displeasure over someone else sharing a right or privilege that belongs to them. It carries a sense of earnest concern or zeal and can be seen as a form of protective jealousy. For a Muslim, ghayrah refers to the uneasiness in their heart that motivates them to protect their family from indecency and maintain their dignity.
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Ghayrah (; sometimes transliterated as ghayra, ghira, ‘’’ ghirah ‘’’, gheerah or gheera) is an Arabic word that encompasses the concept of a person's dislike or displeasure over someone else sharing a right or privilege that belongs to them. It carries a sense of earnest concern or zeal and can be seen as a form of protective jealousy. For a Muslim, ghayrah refers to the uneasiness in their heart that motivates them to protect their family from indecency and maintain their dignity.
==Background== The term “ghayrah” is often associated only with Muslim men and their mahrams, or female relatives. However, it applies more often than not to subjects such as God and religion—Muslims should be protective over their faith in order to keep themselves away from wrongdoing, and to not displease God by turning away from His rulings.
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