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Araf (or Arafah)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Araf (or Arafah)

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

Bibliography Information
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.