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Araf (or Arafah)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Araf (or Arafah)

is an intermediate place between the heaven and hell of the Mohammedans, which corresponds to the Romish purgatory. (See AL-SIRAT).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Araf (or Arafah)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/araf-or-arafah.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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