ibada

[ ee-bah-dah, -duh ]
/ iˈbɑ dɑ, -də /

noun

any of the religious duties of a Muslim, including the recital of the creed, the five daily recitals of prayers, the Ramadan fast, almsgiving, and the pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Origin of ibada

From the Arabic word ʿibādah act of devotion, worship

Words nearby ibada

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