برهن

Root entry · 8 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of proof, evidence, and clear demonstration. It signifies bringing forth a conclusive argument or a clear sign that establishes truth and refutes falsehood. The root also extends to a specific term for learned individuals in certain traditions.

Derived headwords

بُرْهَانnoun

1.
proofboth
A decisive argument, clear evidence, or conclusive proof that settles a dispute and establishes the truth.
2.
evidenceboth
A sign or indication that supports a claim or belief, serving as a testament to its validity.

بَرَاهِينnoun

1.
proofsboth
The plural form of 'burhan', referring to multiple pieces of evidence or arguments.

بَرْهَنَverb

1.
to proveboth
To bring forth a decisive argument or clear evidence to establish the truth of something and refute opposition.
2.
to demonstrateclassical
To make something clear or evident through argumentation or signs.

يُبَرْهِنُverb

1.
he provesboth
The present tense form indicating the act of bringing forth proof or evidence.
2.
he demonstratesclassical
The present tense form indicating the act of making something clear or evident.

بَرْهَنَةnoun

1.
provingboth
The act or process of bringing forth proof or evidence.
2.
demonstrationclassical
The act of making something clear or evident through argument.

مُبَرْهِنadjective

1.
one who provesboth
Someone who brings forth decisive proof or clear evidence.
2.
demonstrativeclassical
Characterized by clear proof or demonstration.

بَرْهَمَنother

1.
Brahmanclassical
A term referring to the learned or priestly class in ancient India (Samanism).

البَرْهَمَنname

1.
the Brahmanclassical
The specific term for their learned scholars and religious figures among the Samanites.

Parallel reading

قل هاتوا برهانكم إن كنتم صادقين

Say, 'Bring forth your proof, if you are truthful.'

البرهان الحجة الفاصلة البينة

The burhan is the decisive, clear argument.

يقال: برهن يبرهن برهنة إذا جاء بحجة قاطعة للدد الخصم

It is said: 'barhana' means to bring a decisive argument that cuts off the opponent's obstinacy.

فهو مبرهن

And he is one who brings proof (mubrahan).

يقال للذي لا يبرهن حقيقته إنما أنت متمن

It is said to one who does not bring proof: 'Your reality is mere wishful thinking.'

فجعل يبرهن بمعنى يبين

And he made 'yubarhin' mean 'to clarify'.

وجمع البرهان براهين

And the plural of burhan is barahin.

وقد برهن عليه: أقام الحجة

And he established proof against him: he presented the argument.

الصدقة برهان

Charity is a proof.

البرهان: الحجة والدليل أي أنها حجة لطالب الأجر من أجل أنها فرض يجازي الله به وعليه

The proof: it is an argument and evidence, meaning it is an argument for the seeker of reward because it is an obligation for which God rewards.

وقيل: هي دليل على صحة إيمان صاحبها لطيب نفسه بإخراجها

And it was said: it is evidence of the soundness of the owner's faith due to their willingness to give it.

البرهمن: العالم، بالسمنية

Al-Barahman: the learned one, among the Samanites.

البرهمن بالسمنية عالمهم وعابدهم

Al-Barahman among the Samanites is their scholar and their worshipper.