Al Sirat

[ al si-raht ]

noun

, Islam.

1. the correct path of religion.
2. the bridge, fine as a razor's edge, over which all who enter paradise must pass.

Al Sirat

/ ˌæl sɪˈræt /

noun

1. the correct path of religion
2. the razor-edged bridge by which all who enter paradise must pass

Word History and Origins

Origin of Al Sirat¹

< Arabic, equivalent to al the + ṣirāṭ road < Latin ( via ) strāta paved (way). See street

Word History and Origins

Origin of Al Sirat¹

from Arabic: the road, from Latin via strāta paved way

Example Sentences

He was the man in all Europe that could (if any could) have driven six-in-hand full gallop over Al Sirat.

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The imaginary bridge between earth and the Mohammedan paradise is called "Al Sirat´."

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(i.e. through the bridge of Al Sirat); "May you be drowned in blood!"

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The notes of the kislar re-echo no more, And the waves of Al Sirat fall light on the shore.

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As soon as the sentence is delivered, the assembly, in a long file, will pass over the bridge Al-Sirat.

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