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takbir in Arabic

تَكْبِير takbīr

/tɑkˈbɪə(ɹ)/

takbir in Arabic: تَكْبِير (takbīr). In English, takbir means a proclamation of the greatness of God, Allahu akbar.

Arabic words for takbir

takbir
تَكْبِير takbīr

English meaning of takbir

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

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Questions about takbir in Arabic

What is the meaning of takbir in Arabic?
Takbir in Arabic is تَكْبِير (takbīr).
ما معنى كلمة takbir؟
Takbir: تَكْبِير (takbīr).
What does takbir mean in English?
Takbir means a proclamation of the greatness of God, Allahu akbar.

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