The Role of the Elaf in Winter and Summer’s Journey
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This study focuses on the significance of the Elaf in the seasonal journey between winter and summer. This topic has been of great importance since pre-Islamic times, as it sheds light on the concepts of Elaf, the naming of Quraysh and its divisions, the trade of Quraysh, and the outskirts of the Elephants. The study also examines the various types of trade and the journey of winter and summer, as well as the key findings of the Elaf.
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