Maqul

Maqul, transliterated from Arabic as maʿqul (معقول), is a term meaning “that which can be understood” or “intelligible.” It derives from the Arabic root ع-ق-ل, associated with understanding and reason, and is used to describe concepts, propositions, or objects that can be grasped by the intellect. In linguistic and philosophical contexts, maʿqul denotes the intelligible or comprehensible.

In classical Arabic philosophy and theology, the term is used to refer to things that reason can comprehend. It often appears in discussions about the nature of knowledge, argument, and proof, where distinctions are drawn between what is maʿqul (intelligible) and what is not readily apprehensible by reason. The word is sometimes found in Urdu and Persian scholarly writing as well, where it functions similarly to convey the idea of rational or understandable content.

In everyday usage, maʿqul has broader meaning in languages that borrow the term from Arabic, commonly translated as “reasonable,” “rational,” or “sensible.” It can describe a statement, argument, or behavior that satisfies reason or is logically coherent.

Variants in spelling and transliteration include maqul, maqūl, and maʿqull, reflecting different transliteration schemes. The term is closely related to discussions of logic, philosophy, and rhetoric in Arabic, Persian, and South Asian scholarly traditions.

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