Fatiha
[ fah-tee-hah ]
/ ˈfɑ tiˌhɑ /
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noun Islam.
the first chapter of the Quran, recited at the beginning of every rakʿa.
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Origin of Fatiha
First recorded in 1820–30; from Arabic fātiḥa, fatḥa “opening, beginning,” from fataḥa “to open”
Words nearby Fatiha
fatigued, fatigue fracture, fatigue life, fatigue limit, fatigue ratio, Fatiha, Fatima, Fatimid, fat lamb, fatling, fat lip
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How to use Fatiha in a sentence
Fatiha applied makeup and perfume, then added a bit of gloss to my lips, something that Mama would never have allowed me to do.
The interval between the fatiha toy and the marriage is fixed according to the age of the "promessa."
Sketches of Central Asia (1868)|Arminius VmbryAt this moment a Turkoman was announced as an applicant for a Fatiha.
Sketches of Central Asia (1868)|Arminius VmbryFatiha means the opening chapter of the Koran, and is recited as a blessing.
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