What is the definition of an aggression (Janaayah)?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Wounds

Book 47 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Aggression (Janaayah) is defined as every act of aggression against a person or property. However, in common usage, it is specifically restricted to aggression against bodies. Aggressions against property are termed usurpation (ghasb), robbery (nahb), theft (sariqah), treachery (khiyaanah), and destruction (itlaaf).