In the dictionary, the Arabic word “ḥilf” (حِلف) means agreement, alliance, pact, federation, contract, or oath. Its plural form is “aḥlāf” (أحلاف). ¹ As a term, it refers to the agreements and alliances made during the **Jahiliyyah Period** by Arab tribes or individuals for the purposes of **mutual assistance, solidarity, and protection**. The word **“faḍl” (فَضْل)** in the dictionary means *excess, surplus, remainder, superiority, goodness, grace, generosity, kindness, virtue, nobility,* and *wisdom.* Its plural form is **“fuḍūl” (فُضُول)**. ² In this context, the term “Ḥilf al-Fuḍūl – حِلفُ الفُضولِ”, used as a compound expression, can be translated as “the Pact of the Virtuous” or “the Oath of the Men of Honor.”

In a sense, Hilf al-Fudul represents the embodiment of valuing human beings simply as humans — forming alliances with virtuous and moral individuals regardless of religion, language, or race — and awakening the collective conscience of humanity to stand together in the struggle for justice against oppression and injustice.