What does Al-difʾu mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-difʾu (دِّفْءُ) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-difʾu

Al-difʾu according to An-Nihaya (Ibn al-Athir)

The produce of camels and what is benefited from them; it was called dif' (warmth) because from their dung and wool one takes what warms.

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