Fatiha
[fah-tee-hah]
- the first chapter of the Koran, recited at the beginning of every rak'ah.
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Origin of Fatiha
From the Arabic word fātihah exordium
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Examples from the Web for fatiha
Contemporary Examples
Fatiha applied makeup and perfume, then added a bit of gloss to my lips, something that Mama would never have allowed me to do.
Historical Examples
At this moment a Turkoman was announced as an applicant for a Fatiha.
Sketches of Central Asia (1868)Arminius Vmbry
Fatiha means the opening chapter of the Koran, and is recited as a blessing.
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The interval between the fatiha toy and the marriage is fixed according to the age of the "promessa."
Sketches of Central Asia (1868)Arminius Vmbry