The Difference Between a Khuff and a Sock
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Question:
He asks: Can it be said that a khuff is what is made of leather, and a sock is what is made of wool or cotton?
Answer:
A sock must be woven from cotton, wool, or hair. As for the khuff, its original form is that it is made of leather; its essence is that it is made of leather. However, what is made from other materials, provided it is shaped like a khuff, serves as a substitute and takes its place. Yes.
He asks: Can it be said that a khuff is what is made of leather, and a sock is what is made of wool or cotton?
Answer:
A sock must be woven from cotton, wool, or hair. As for the khuff, its original form is that it is made of leather; its essence is that it is made of leather. However, what is made from other materials, provided it is shaped like a khuff, serves as a substitute and takes its place. Yes.
Source
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