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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
Fara ‘
The first born of either camels, sheep, or goats, which the Arab pagans used to offer to idols. This was allowed by the Prophet at the commencement of his mission, but afterwards abolished. (Mishkat, book iv c 50.)
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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