Kinship

Walāʾ (ولاء)
Explore the term 'Walāʾ,' its definitions, implications, and categories in Islamic law. Understand different kinds of Walāʾ and their impacts on social and legal structures within Islamic contexts.
Ẕū ʾr-Raḥim (ذو الرحم‎)
Explore the term 'Ẕū ʾr-Raḥim' (ذو الرحم‎), its etymology, and relevance in the Islamic context. Understand its implications in kinship and familial relationships as per the Qur'an.

Dictionary of Islam

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