lxx Glossary
Dhatul-Jaish : A place near Al-Medina
Dhi-Mahram : A male whom a woman can never marry because of close relationship (e.g. a brother, a father, an uncle etc.); or her own husband.
Dhi-Tuwa : A well-known well in Mecca. In the life-time of the Prophet, Mecca was a small city and this well was outside its precincts. Now-a-days Mecca is a larger city and the well is within its boundaries.
Dhul-Hijja : The twelfth month in the Muslim calendar.
Dhul-Hulaifa : The Miqat of the people of Medina now called "Beer 'Ali".
Dhul-Qa'da : The 11th month of the Muslim calendar.
Dibaj : Pure silk cloth.
Dirham : A silver coin weighing 50 grains of Barley with cut ends.
Diyya : Compensation paid by the killer to the relatives of the victim, (in unintentional cases).
Dubba : A name of a pot in which alcoholic drinks used to be prepared.
Duha : Forenoon.
Fajr : Dawn or early morning before sunrise.
Faraq : A name of a pot.
Farida : (Plural: Fara'id) an enjoined duty.
Farruj : A Oaba' opened at the back.
Farsakh : A distance of three miles: 1 mile = 6000 Dora = 1760 Yards.
(Al-) Ghaba : Literally: the forest (a well-known place at 'Awali Al-Medina).
Ghazwa : (Plural: Ghazawat); a holy battle in the cause of Allah consisting of a large army unit with the Prophet himself leading the army.
(Al-) Ghurrul-Muhajjalun : A name that will be given on the Day of Resurrection to the Muslims because the parts of their bodies which they used to wash in ablution will glitter then.
Ghusl : Taking a bath in a special ceremonial way. This is necessary for one who is Junub, and also on other occasions. This expression 'taking a bath' is used in this book with the special meaning of Ghusl mentioned here.
Hadath (A) Small : Passing wind or urine or answering the call of nature.
           (B) Big : Sexual discharge.
Hadi : An animal (a camel, a cow, a sheep or a goat) offered as a sacrifice by the pilgrims.
Hadith : The Traditions of the Prophet; i.e. his sayings and deeds.