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A hadith and commentary.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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If a dog laps from the vessel of any one of you,
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then wash it seven times,
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and scour it an eighth time with earth.
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Narrated by Muslim.
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Commentary:
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The term 'al-'afr' refers to earth.
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The act of 'ta'fir' here
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means cleaning with earth.
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Thus, earth serves the same function as soap, potash,
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or other cleansing agents.