ن ح ر
Most of the words in the Arabic language are derived from a three-letter root like ن ح ر which represents a core meaning or concept
To slaughter, sacrifice, injure the jugular vein, put hand on to upper part of the chest
Below is the verse of the holy Quran containing the root and its meaning
| Surah/ | Meaning/Occurrence | Aayat | |
| Verse | The root ن ح ر occurs once, in the holy Quran | ||
| فِعْلُ الْاَمْرِ | 108-2 | So, pray to your Lord and offer sacrifice (place one’s hand in prayer on the upper part of the chest) | فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ |