Naskh نَسْخ
A term used by scholars for a later ruling replacing an earlier one in the revealed texts.
- Arabic
- نَسْخ
- Transliteration
- Naskh
- Meaning
- Abrogation
- Topic
- Quran & its sciences
About Naskh
Scholars agree that naskh is possible in principle and cite the gradual change of the qibla as an example. They differ on how many verses are abrogated and on whether some earlier general statements were limited rather than cancelled. For this reason it is best to study each case in a reliable work on the topic.
See also
- Tafsir تَفْسِير — Explanation of the Quran
- Asbab al-Nuzul أَسْبَاب النُّزُول — Occasions of revelation
- Qibla قِبْلَة — Direction of prayer
- Makki and Madani مَكِّيّ وَمَدَنِيّ — Meccan and Medinan revelation
These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.