Al-Hajj
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Al-Ḥajj is the 22nd chapter of the Quran with 78 verses. This surah takes its name from the 27th verse.
Sura 22
A painting from Siyer-i Nebi, Ali beheading Nadr ibn al-Harith in the presence of Muhammad and his companions.
Late 19th century Chinese scroll of the surah
Shahid
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Shahid, also pronounced shaheed, is an Islamic term of Arabic-origin meaning "martyr", used by Muslims for mujahideen who die while fighting in the way of Allah. The word is used frequently in the Qur
Al-Hajj
…History of the Hajj Shahid (martyr) citing 22:58-59 Quran 22 Clear Quran translation…
Detail of Taru Singh being scalped alive from a 19th century Sikh drawing depicting his martyrdom