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Kaffarah

From kafr, "to hide." Heb. Lit. "Coverings; atonements; expiation."

The word occurs four times in the Qur’an:-

Surah v. 49: "Whoso remitteth it as alms shall have expiation for his sins."

Surah v. 91: "Its expiation shall be to feed ten persons." "This is the expiation for your oaths."

Surah v. 96: "In expiation thereof shall ye feed the poor."

The other word used is fidyah [FIDYAH]. The expression kaffaratu ‘z-zunub, "atonement for sins," is used for expiation by prayer, alms, fasting, and pilgrimage. [EXPIATION.]

citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes

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

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