Al-dhira al-Umariyah

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Definition of "Al-dhira al-Umariyah"

A cubit devised by the second caliph, ‘Umar b. al-Khattab (13–23 AH), to measure lands of Sawad. It measured a cubit (prevalent) plus a grip of clasped hand and a thumb.


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