"Zahirism" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Zahirism (uncountable)
  1. (Islam) The Sunni Islamic movement that promotes the apparent meaning of the Quran. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Islam Related terms: Zahirite
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