Pre-Islamic Practices

Intercalation of the Year (Nasīʾ)
Understand the concept of 'Nasīʾ,' the intercalation of the year in pre-Islamic Arabia, its historical background, and its abolishment by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as stated in the Qur'an.
Faraʿ (فرع) - Definition, Etymology, and Transition in Islamic Practice
Explore the meaning and historical context of the term 'Faraʿ' (فرع), its significance in pre-Islamic pagan rituals, and how its practice was revised during the advent of Islam.

Dictionary of Islam

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