nass
nass Lexical Profile
• noun
A clear, explicit textual injunction or ruling in Islamic jurisprudence, derived directly from the Quran or the Sunnah, which leaves no room for independent interpretation.
"The scholar argued that since there was a clear nass on the matter, further analogical reasoning was unnecessary."
Canadian A major river in northern British Columbia, Canada, flowing from the Coast Mountains to the Pacific Ocean via Nass Bay.
"The indigenous Nisga'a people have inhabited the Nass River valley for thousands of years, relying on its abundant salmon runs."
• Rhymes for nass
Word Origin & Etymology
The Islamic jurisprudential term is borrowed from Arabic 'naṣṣ' (text, explicit designation). The Canadian geographical name derives from the Tlingit word 'naas', meaning 'intestines' or 'food depot', referencing the river's high capacity for eulachon fish.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.