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martyrdom in Arabic

شَهَادَة šahāda

UK/ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/

martyrdom in Arabic: شَهَادَة (šahāda). In English, martyrdom means the condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.

Arabic words for martyrdom

condition of a martyr
شَهَادَة šahāda

English meaning of martyrdom

  1. noun The condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
  2. noun Extreme suffering, affliction; torment; torture, especially without reason.

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Questions about martyrdom in Arabic

What is the meaning of martyrdom in Arabic?
Martyrdom in Arabic is شَهَادَة (šahāda).
ما معنى كلمة martyrdom؟
Martyrdom: شَهَادَة (šahāda).
What does martyrdom mean in English?
Martyrdom means the condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.

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