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What is the linguistic concept of "al-nidd"? And is it a condition for two individuals to be described as "nidd" that there be rivalry and equality, or is equality without rivalry sufficient?

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Al-nidd (the rival/peer) is the like, the opposite, and the contrary of something in its affairs. It is also applied to a competing opponent.

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