نجس (Najis)
What does نجس (Najis) mean? نجس (Najis) is a Arabic strong that translates to “filthy / impure / untouchable” in English.
Literal Translation
ritually impure / unclean
Meaning & Usage
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"filthy / impure / untouchable"
Ritually impure in Islamic law — things that contaminate and must be washed away before prayer: blood, urine, pork, alcohol, dog saliva. Calling a person najis says they are spiritually contaminated, that being near them pollutes you. The Quran uses 'najas' about polytheists (Surah 9:28), giving the word divine authority as a dehumanizing label.
Examples in the Wild
The word's severity depends entirely on context — casual disgust vs. sectarian dehumanization vs. theological judgment.