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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
Jarr
"Dragging." A degree of chastisement practiced according to Muhammadan law, namely, by dragging the offender to the door and exposing him to scorn. (Hamilton ‘s Hidayah, vol. ii. p. 76.) 
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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