Al-ithm Meaning – “Gunnah” Or “Haq Talfi”
No two words are ever similar or synonyms in all aspects. For example Love and Affection. We can use love for affection and affection for love but when we need to be specified we use affection. Ithm means sin when used in general, but when used with other words of sins, it turns to show its specifics aspect of sin, that is Haq talfi, and it is different from Ziatdati. In Haq talfi you refused to give away something to someone which is rightfully his and you possess it. but in baghee or Ziatdati you transgress and encroach upon someone’s right which was not in your possession before and you deprive him of his right. The First is somewhat a passive act, the second is somewhat an active act.
We can find it in other languages too. For example In urdu we use the word ڈر to show respect. میں اپنے والد یا والدہ یا بیوی سے ڈرتا ہوں۔ But when I need to clarify I would say میں شیر سے ڈرتا ہوں اور والدین کا احترام کرتا ہون۔ When there was no comparison I used the word Darr for respect but when there is a comparison I need to be more specific.
What is the evidence from a lexicon that says ithm means haq talfi? Which lexicon did ghamidi sahab get this from?