What does Astmsk mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Astmsk (استمسك) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Astmsk

Astmsk according to Al-Qamus al-Fiqhi

The urine: to hold it back and keep it from coming out. To hold fast to a thing: to grip it firmly. In the Quran: [al-Baqara, 256: 'Whoever disbelieves in the idols and believes in Allah has grasped the firmest handhold.']. To abstain from the matter: to leave off it and refrain. The man upon the mount: to be able to ride.

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