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salah

American  
[suh-lah] / səˈlɑ /

noun

Islam.
  1. salat.


Etymology

Origin of salah

From the Arabic word ṣalāh

Example Sentences

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Dozens of men and boys stood transfixed as they watched Belgium play Egypt -- a much-anticipated fixture for Palestinian football fans eager to witness the prowess of their idol, Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, the team’s active leading scorer, is the only player on the roster with a World Cup goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

The departure of veterans Salah, Andy Robertson and now Ibrahima Konate is telling too.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It also carried all the hallmarks of a fading superstar shaking his fist at the skies after such a poor season for Liverpool and, we must not forget, Salah.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Juabah newspaper shop, Salaam taxicab office, Fam boutique, Abu Azmi grocery shop, Zabaneh market, Salah pharmacy are all closed, but all are there.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat

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