The Meaning of "Rakab al-Ba'ir" in Lisan al-Arab
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Question:
He says that it was found in Lisan al-Arab, similar to this topic, that the Arabs say "rakab al-ba'ir fi yadihi" (the camel's hump is in his hands), and this supports the hadith of Abu Hurayrah.
Answer:
And if it is said in Lisan al-Arab that "rakab al-ba'ir fi rajlihi" (the camel's hump is in his legs), it is not in his hands. Otherwise, we would say that these elbows of yours are "rakab" (humps), and we would call the joints "rakab." Does anyone say that the elbow is a hump? This is an elbow; it is not a hump. Yes.
He says that it was found in Lisan al-Arab, similar to this topic, that the Arabs say "rakab al-ba'ir fi yadihi" (the camel's hump is in his hands), and this supports the hadith of Abu Hurayrah.
Answer:
And if it is said in Lisan al-Arab that "rakab al-ba'ir fi rajlihi" (the camel's hump is in his legs), it is not in his hands. Otherwise, we would say that these elbows of yours are "rakab" (humps), and we would call the joints "rakab." Does anyone say that the elbow is a hump? This is an elbow; it is not a hump. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب صفة الصلاة - 4 — islamhouse.com (55:35)
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