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The term “baaghin” could also mean “ignorant,” but in this context the meaning
“willfully disobedient” is more obviously suited. Another example of this type of
expression is the verse concerning sexual relations with menstruating women:

( tbößgôÜtƒ 4Ó®Lym £`èdqç/tø)s? Ÿwur )

“And do not come near them (menstruating women) until they have
become pure (yat-hurna).” 113

“Yat-hurna” could mean either the end of the menstrual cycle, making wudoo’ 114
or taking a ghusl. 115 However, the likelihood of it meaning a ghusl is greater than
the other possible meanings.

3. Mu’awwal (explained):

In this case, the obvious meaning of an expression is avoided due to its
inappropriateness. That is, the less obvious meaning of the expression is favored
due to some factor(s) which disallow the obvious meaning. For example, Allaah
commands us in our relations with parents as follows:

( ÏpyJôm§9$# z`ÏB ÉeA—%!$# yy$uZy_ $yJßgs9 ôÙÏÿ÷z$#ur )

“Lower the wing (janaah) of humility out of mercy to them.” 116

The phrase “wing of humility” is taken to mean submissiveness, obedience to
parents, and good treatment of parents, due to the impossibility of human beings
having wings.

Another example is in verse 6 of Soorah al-Maa’idah:

112
Soorah al-Baqarah (2):173.
113
Soorah al-Baqarah (2):222.
114
Washing the face, hands and feet and wiping the hair.
115
A complete bath.
116
Soorah al-Israa’ (17):24.

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