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Quraysh in Arabic

سورة قريش

Quraysh in Arabic: سورة قريش. In English, Quraysh means an ancient Bedouin tribe that controlled Mecca at the time of Muhammad and to which he belonged.

Arabic words for Quraysh

106th sura of the Qur'an
سورة قريش

English meaning of Quraysh

  1. noun An ancient Bedouin tribe that controlled Mecca at the time of Muhammad and to which he belonged.
  2. proper noun The 106th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an, named after the aforementioned tribe.

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Questions about Quraysh in Arabic

What is the meaning of Quraysh in Arabic?
Quraysh in Arabic is سورة قريش.
ما معنى كلمة Quraysh؟
Quraysh: سورة قريش.
What does Quraysh mean in English?
Quraysh means an ancient Bedouin tribe that controlled Mecca at the time of Muhammad and to which he belonged.

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