Jarr

Posted on 04/10/2012 by marina

JARR جار
“Dragging.” A degree of chastisement practiced according to Muslim law, namely, by dragging the offender to the door and exposing him to scorn. (Hamilton’s Hidayah, vol. ii. p. 76.)

Based on Hughes, Dictionary of Islam

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