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تفث

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

The root 'تفث' (tafitha) primarily relates to the shedding or removal of something, often associated with the state of being disheveled or unkempt. In a specific religious context, it refers to the acts performed during pilgrimage that involve removing or tidying up certain aspects of the body or ritualistic actions.

Derived headwords

تَفِثَverb
  1. 1.
    to be disheveledboth

    To become unkempt, messy, or disheveled in appearance.

  2. 2.
    to shedclassical

    To shed or cast off something, like hair or skin.

تَفَثٌnoun
  1. 1.
    dishevelmentboth

    The state of being disheveled, unkempt, or messy.

  2. 2.
    filthclassical

    Dirt, grime, or uncleanliness.

التفثnoun
  1. 1.
    pilgrimage ritesclassical

    Specifically refers to the acts performed during the Hajj pilgrimage, such as trimming nails, shortening hair, shaving, and throwing pebbles.

مُتَفِثٌadjective
  1. 1.
    disheveledboth

    Having a messy or unkempt appearance.

Parallel reading

التفث في المناسك: ما كان من نحو قص الاظفار والشارب وحلق الرأس والعانة، ورمي الجمار، ونحر البدن وأشباه ذلك.
The 'tafath' in the rites of pilgrimage: is what pertains to trimming the nails, the mustache, shaving the head and pubic hair, throwing the pebbles, slaughtering the sacrificial animal, and similar acts.
قال أبو عبيدة: ولم يجئ فيه شعر يحتج به.
Abu Ubaidah said: And no poetry has come down in this regard to be used as evidence.