its spatial locus, in which case its spatial locus is part of it. The same applies to the term “boundaries” as used of bodies. When describing the boundaries of a property, people sometimes say, “Its boundary on the side facing the Kaaba is so-and-so’s property, and on the eastern side, so-and-so’s property,” and so forth. Here, the house’s boundary is its spatial locus, separate from it. Alternatively, one may say, “Its boundary on the side facing the Kaaba extends as far as so-and-so’s property, and on the eastern side, as far as so-and-so’s property.” Here, its boundary is the outermost extent and endpoint of the bounded thing, connected to it rather than separate from it. This, too, is its spatial locus.

In one passage of the Book of Allah Most High, it says:

“These are the limits set by Allah, so do not approach them.” [al-Baqarah 187]

Here, the limits are the edges of what is prohibited, marking where it begins; thus, it is not permissible to approach any part of what is prohibited.

In another passage, it says:

“These are the limits set by Allah, so do not transgress them.” [al-Baqarah 229]

Here, the limits are the outer bounds of what is lawful; thus, it is not permissible to go beyond what is lawful.