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Rashidun

UK/ˌraʃɪˈduːn/US/ˌrɑʃɪˈdun/

Rashidun proper noun: the four caliphs of the dynasty which led the Muslim community following the death of Muhammad. Also the ellipsis of Rashidun Caliphate.

Proper noun

the Rashidun

  1. The four caliphs of the dynasty which led the Muslim community following the death of Muhammad.
    Synonyms:
    Rashid Caliphs, Rightly-Guided Caliphs, Well-Guided Caliphs, Rashiduns

Adjective

Rashidun (not comparable)

  1. Of, relating to, or belonging to these caliphs.
    Synonyms:
    Rashid

Also used as

Rashidun is also the ellipsis of Rashidun Caliphate.

Rashidun meaning in Hindi and Arabic

Rashidun in Hindi

first four caliphs
राशिदून rāśidūn

Rashidun in Arabic

first four caliphs
الرَّاشِدُون ar-rāšidūn

Synonyms of Rashidun

Origin of Rashidun

Borrowed from Arabic رَاشِدُون (rāšidūn), masculine plural of رَاشِد (rāšid).

Words formed from Rashidun

Questions about Rashidun

What does Rashidun mean?
Rashidun means the four caliphs of the dynasty which led the Muslim community following the death of Muhammad.
What is Rashidun in Hindi?
Rashidun in Hindi is राशिदून (rāśidūn). See Rashidun meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Rashidun?
Rashidun can be a proper noun or an adjective.
How do you pronounce Rashidun?
Rashidun is pronounced /ˌrɑʃɪˈdun/ (US).

Words near Rashidun in the dictionary

  1. Rashid
  2. Rashid Caliphate
  3. Rashida
  4. Rashidi
  5. Rashidis
  6. Rashidun
  7. Rashidun Caliphate
  8. Rashiduns
  9. rashie
  10. rashies
  11. rashifal

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