The Meaning of Fitna

[A.H.A]

Salaam to All

The word Fitna is mostly interpreted as disbelieve to justify war against non-Muslims.

I have two questions:

• What is the meaning of Fitna from classic Arabic Dictionaries? It would be helpful if someone has all the possible meanings.
  
• What is the meaning of Fitna from the context of the Quranic verses? Which meaning of the word actually fit better in which verse, while taking in count the context?

Thanks in advance!

[Truth Seeker]

Salaam,

Please see the following post by Joseph which may assist you as it discusses one aspect of fitnah:

https://www.facebook.com/joseph.a.islam/posts/278846865585781