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Meaning of ‘dhul butayn’

In Sahih Muslim, Kitabul Iman, Hadith: 96, Does ذو البطين ‘dhul butayn’ refer to a big stomach or small stomach?

Answer

In this Hadith, ‘dhul butayn’ refers to a large belly.

(See: Sahih Muslim with Al Minhaj of ‘Allamah Nawawi, Hadith: 273)

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

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