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Is the word "shee" (with a kasra on the shīn and a sukūn on the yā’), which is said to an animal to urge it to walk in some Arab countries, considered a kinaya (euphemism/figurative expression)?

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Allusive divorce, which occurs with intention, involves words that can mean divorce or something else. However, words that cannot mean divorce do not cause it to occur, even if intended, such as "sit down," "stand up," "eat," "drink," and so on. The word mentioned in the question has no relation to divorce and cannot be considered an allusion to it. Therefore, one must disregard these whisperings (waswas).

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