الجِنْسُ كُلِّيٌّ تَحْتَهُ أَنْوَاعٌClassical Text Reference- Define Jins
- Identify the broader category of a thing
- Distinguish Jins from Naw‘
Genus is a universal under which species fall.
A Genus is a universal that includes many different species. In simple words, it is a broader category. For example, Animal includes Human, Horse, Cat, and Bird. Animal is the Genus. Another example is Vehicle. It includes Car, Bus, Train, and Bicycle, so Vehicle is the Genus.
Why Study This Concept?
Understanding this principle builds rigorous critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
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Animal as Genus
إنسان، فرس، قط، طائر
Human, Horse, Cat, Bird
01الجنس
A Genus is a universal that includes many different species.
- Tasawwur is understanding a single concept without making a judgement.
- Tasdeeq is making a judgement about a relation between two concepts.