Takbir

//tɑkˈbɪə(ɹ)// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A proclamation of the greatness of God, Allahu akbar.

Example

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"Sami said the opening takbir and began to pray."

Etymology

From Arabic تَكْبِير (takbīr).

Related phrases

allahu akbar

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