What does Al-shʿyra mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-shʿyra (شعيرة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-shʿyra

Al-shʿyra according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

An oblong swelling appearing on the edge of the eyelid.

Al-shʿyra according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

The ritual and the sign in the pilgrimage, as well as the sacrificial beast offered to the Sacred House, derived from marking (ish'ar), which means signaling it so that it is known to be a sacrificial offering, or from hair (sha'r) because when it is wounded, some of its hair is removed from the site of the wound.

Al-shʿyra according to At-Ta'rifat al-Fiqhiyya (Al-Barkati)

The grain of barley, which is a well-known plant, and it may also refer to six mustard seeds, as well as the accompanying barley.

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