fard

Meanings

• noun

  A large pack or bundle, especially one carried on the back.

  - "He carried a heavy fard of firewood through the forest."
  - "The travelers each had a fard of supplies for the journey."

• noun

  A term used in Shia Islam to refer to the collection of traditions and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and his family.

  - "Muslims study the fard to learn about the life and teachings of the Prophet."
  - "The fard is an essential part of Shia religious practice."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɑːd/
   
   
   
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2. /fɑːd/
   
   
   
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3. /fɑːd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fard
ard , yard

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Variants

List of all variants of fard that leads to same result
fard , farded , farding , fards

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'bundle' or 'pack' in various languages, including Persian, Arabic, and Urdu.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fard' is derived from the Persian word 'farad', meaning 'to carry'.

2. In Shia Islam, the fard is divided into two main sections: the 'Sahih' (authentic) and the 'Lahij' (inauthentic).

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Related Concepts

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1. hadith: A collection of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. The fard is a major source of hadith in Shia Islam.

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Culture

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In Shia Islam, the fard is considered a sacred text and is used for both religious and educational purposes. It is believed to contain the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad and his family.

How to Memorize "fard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large pack or bundle on your back to remember the meaning of fard as a noun.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fard' with the image of a traveler carrying a large pack on their back.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'F-A-R-D' stands for 'Frequently Asked Religious Directions' in the context of Shia Islam.

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