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rak'a

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɹɑkɑ/

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noun

Meaning 1

A sequence of movements (including recitation, bowing, and prostration) that constitutes one of two to four cycles of Islamic prayer (salat).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic رَكْعَة (rakʕa).