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dhikr in Malay

zikir

/ðikɹ/

dhikr in Malay: zikir. In English, dhikr means a Sufi Islamic prayer whereby a phrase or expression of praise is repeated continually.

Malay words for dhikr

(Sufism) an Islamic prayer whereby a phrase or expression of praise is repeated continually
zikir

English meaning of dhikr

  1. noun A Sufi Islamic prayer whereby a phrase or expression of praise is repeated continually.

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Questions about dhikr in Malay

What is the meaning of dhikr in Malay?
Dhikr in Malay is zikir.
Apakah maksud dhikr dalam bahasa Melayu?
Dhikr: zikir.
What does dhikr mean in English?
Dhikr means a Sufi Islamic prayer whereby a phrase or expression of praise is repeated continually.

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