Maʾūdah

Maʾūdah (موءودة‎) – Definition, Etymology, and Historical Significance in Islam
Explore the term 'Maʾūdah,' its historical context, and its prohibition in Islam. Understand the pre-Islamic custom of burying female infants alive, and how Islam sought to abolish this practice.

Dictionary of Islam

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