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رصا

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of firmness, solidity, and careful preparation. It encompasses meanings of making something firm, setting it in place, and also implies a deliberate intention or planning, particularly in the context of fasting.

Derived headwords

رَصَاverb
  1. 1.
    to make firmboth

    To make something solid, firm, or stable. This implies strengthening or consolidating.

  2. 2.
    to intend for fastingclassical

    To set one's intention or plan to fast, specifically for a religious observance.

رَصَاهُverb
  1. 1.
    he made it firmboth

    He made it solid, firm, or stable. This is the past tense form of the verb.

  2. 2.
    he intended it for fastingclassical

    He set his intention or plan to fast with it.

Parallel reading

رصاه إذا أحكمه
He made it firm when he perfected it.
ورصاه إذا نواه للصوم
And he intended it for fasting when he planned it.