Arabic Word · Intermediate
حجفة
shield made of skins, without wood or sinews
Pronunciation: /ħa.d͡ʒa.fa/
Meaning
shield made of skins, without wood or sinews
Example
لَمْ تُقْطَعْ يَدُ سَارِقٍ فِي عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فِي أَقَلَّ مِنْ ثَمَنِ الْمِجَنِّ حَجَفَةٍ أَوْ تُرْسٍ وَكِلاَهُمَا ذُو ثَمَنٍ.
During the lifetime of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) the hand of a thief was not cut off for less than the price of a shield, skin-shield or scutum, and both of them are valuable.
Practice tips
- Practice حجفة out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.