Does the word "بلا" exist in the Arabic language?
The word "بلا" (without) is composed of the preposition "باء" (ba’) and the negative particle "لا" (la), and it exists in the Arabic language. It has appeared in prophetic traditions such as "Eid prayer without adhan," and "the torment of the two graves without a major sin." Imam Bukhari titled a chapter "The shroud without a turban." Al-Suyuti mentioned that the entry of "باء" (ba’) upon "لا" (la) usually prevents combination.
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