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دركل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to a specific type of game or dance, possibly of foreign origin. It is mentioned in a hadith in the context of encouraging activity and demonstrating the breadth of Islam.

Derived headwords

الدَّرْكَلَةnoun
  1. 1.
    gameclassical

    A game, specifically one associated with non-Arabs (العجم).

  2. 2.
    danceclassical

    A type of dance or rhythmic movement.

Parallel reading

اللعبة للعجم.
A game of the non-Arabs.
وضرب من الرقص.
And a type of dance.
أنه مر على أصحاب الدر كلة
That he passed by the people of the Darqalah
فقال: " جدوا يا بنى أرفده
And he said: 'Be diligent, O my children, and help him
حتى تعلم اليهود والنصارى أن في ديننا فسحة
So that the Jews and Christians may know that there is ample room in our religion.'