moving from east to west, that they have changed. Rather, when the sun turns yellow, they say that it has changed. It is also said, “The time for the afternoon prayer lasts as long as the sun’s colour has not changed.” They say that the air has changed when it becomes cold after being warm, but they hardly ever call its mere blowing a change. Even if they do call it that, they distinguish between the two. 0 Its colour is that of Muslim clothing.

In Arabic, taghāyarat al-ashyā’ means “the things differed,” and ghiyār means “exchange.” The poet said:

“Do not think me ungrateful to you,
Nor think that I seek an exchange.”

They also say, “The people dismounted to make adjustments,” meaning that they repair their saddles.

Another example is the statement of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), when Abū Quhāfa was brought to him with the hair of his head and beard as white as the thaghāma plant:

“Change the grey hair, but avoid black.”

That is, change its colour to another colour, red or yellow. The Arabs also use the expression “I changed the thing, and it changed” to speak of change.