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Janabah

A state of uncleanliness. The Niddah, or separation, of Leviticus xii. 5. The menses, coitus, childbirth, pollutio nocturna contact with the dead, or having performed the offices of mature, place the person in a state of Janabah or separation. [PURIFICATION.]

citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes

 

article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12





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