fitna

/ ˈfɪtnɑː /

noun

1. a state of trouble or chaos

Word History and Origins

Origin of fitna¹

Arabic

Example Sentences

You are trapped, lost in a great tribulation—fitna—and most likely wondering how to get out without betraying your religion.

From The Daily Beast

Elsayed walked by, charging us with “fitna,” a loaded word in Muslim communities that refers to people who cause conflict.

From The Daily Beast

Behold, our "fitna" against the English Government is finished.

From Project Gutenberg

In former days the Somali tribes made fitna against each other.

From Project Gutenberg