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What is the meaning of the word "ṣaqīl" as it appears in the chapter on removing impurity from objects like swords and the like?

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The origin of the word "saqeel" (polished) comes from "saqala" (to polish) something, meaning to burnish it. This term is used for a sword. It is mentioned in books of Fiqh, specifically in the Book of Purity (Kitab al-Taharah), to indicate the pardoning of a small amount of impurity, such as blood and the like, if it is on polished surfaces like a sword or a mirror.

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