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What are the characteristics of the Gharqad tree?

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The Gharqad tree: It is the Boxthorn (Awsaj) tree when it grows large, and it has many thorns. Al-Nawawi said: "Al-Gharqad is a type of thorny tree well-known in Jerusalem." Al-Qurtubi said: "And the Awsaj, when it grows large, is called Al-Gharqad."

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