To what extent are the images circulating on the the internet accurate, which illustrate the forms of the fatil, the naqir, and the qitmir?
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"Al-Fatil," "An-Naqir," and "Al-Qitmir" are parts of a date-stone mentioned in the Holy Qur'an. Al-Fatil is the thread-like fiber found in the groove of the date-stone. An-Naqir is the small pit or indentation on the date-stone. Al-Qitmir is the thin skin or membrane covering the date-stone.
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