Ok Dan. I am confounded. I have looked up some other translations and explanations, and unfortunately, the amount of differing translations and ideas indicate that there has been some sort of 'cover-up' attempted.

I am going to do my best to discover exactly what these terms meant at the time of the prophet. If this can be done, it should be pretty easy to determine whether they are true or false. Unfortunately, as a non-Arab, this will be a long road for me.

I will not bother this forum with my theories any longer. However, if my long and arduous search results in a clear explanation, I will return, and I hope to find a ready audience.

Farewell for now.