raka

American

[ruhk-uh] / ˈrʌk ə /

Or rakʿah

noun

Islam.

a portion of the salat, the prescribed prayers said five times a day, that combines a ritual of bows and prostrations with the recitation of prayers.

Etymology

Origin of raka

From the Arabic word rakʿah

Example Sentences

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He was sworn in with his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Jokowi's eldest son.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

The film kicks into gear with the introduction of the winning Raka and escalates with Proximus Caesar’s swaggering entrance as a charismatic preacher who has twisted a messiah’s words into hate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

Mr. Prabowo, whose running mate is Mr. Joko’s son Gibran Rakabuming Raka, has been ahead in the polls.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

His running mate is none other than Mr Widodo's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

Those who were with me on the ship stay with me, and there are many others, but Ra'a"—Racha or Raka, his brother—"has also many.

From White Fire by Oxenham, John

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