ansar
(anṣār)
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"Helpers"; an honorific term referring to the people of the town of Yathrib |
| Long Description: |
"Helpers"; an honorific term referring to the people of the town of Yathrib (later known as Madīna) who willingly accepted the message of Islam, invited the Prophet to reside in their city, and offered him refuge and support against the pagan Meccans. |
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Islam, Fundamentalism, and the Betrayal of Tradition, edited by Dr. Joseph Lumbard |
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