Character and the heart

What does Muhasabah mean?

مُحَاسَبَة
Muhasabah

Taking account of oneself before being taken to account.

Also spelled: Self-accounting

Muhasabah explained

Umar said: hold yourselves to account before you are held to account, and weigh your deeds before they are weighed. A few minutes each night reviewing the day is the practice.

Muhasabah in Barakah

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What does Muhasabah mean?

Muhasabah (مُحَاسَبَة, Muhasabah) means: Taking account of oneself before being taken to account.

How is Muhasabah written and pronounced in Arabic?

It is written مُحَاسَبَة and pronounced Muhasabah. It is also spelled Self-accounting.

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