tatbiq

Tatbiq, often transliterated taṭbīq in Arabic, is the act of applying or implementing something into practice. The term arises from a root meaning to apply or put into effect and is used across several languages, including Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Turkish, to denote the translation of theory, rules, or plans into real-world action.

In law and public policy, tatbiq refers to the practical enforcement or application of statutes, regulations, or policy decisions to concrete cases or administrative processes. It involves ensuring that normative rules are operationalized in institutions, procedures, and daily governance. In education and science, tatbiq describes the translation of theoretical knowledge or research findings into practical techniques, classroom methods, or clinical guidelines.

In Islamic jurisprudence, tatbiq is used to describe applying legal rulings to everyday life and jurisprudential reasoning to real-world circumstances. The concept emphasizes alignment between theoretical rulings and practical conduct, often within the framework of fiqh and ethical norms.

See also terms such as application, implementation, and operationalization. Tatbiq encompasses a broad range of activities, from policy deployment and legal enforcement to educational practice and translational medicine, all centered on turning ideas and rules into functioning, observable outcomes.