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Difference Between Shair'ullah and Manasik (Rites)
« on: March 14, 2013, 09:30:25 PM »
Dear Sir,

What is difference in meaning - Shairulla ( 22:32) and manasik (rites)?

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Offline Joseph Islam

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Re: Difference Between Shair'ullah and Manasik (Rites)
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2013, 09:32:04 PM »
May peace be with you.

'Manasik' is a plural phrase of the word 'mansak' which means a holy rite (religious ceremony / ritual / devotional act etc). Different rites were performed by different nations. (22:34, 22:67).

'Sha'air’ (plural 'shi'arah) means waymark, a symbol or an indication. In verse 2:158 (as in 5:2, 22:32 and 22:36), the references are to God's indications / waymarks / symbols etc.

Sometimes a rite (mansak) can be performed around a shi'arah of God (symbol of God) as in verse 2:158.

I hope that helps, God willing.
Joseph.
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