Swahili
dhuha
DHU-ha
How to say it
SwahilidhuhaDHU-hasoon
Englishmid-morningsoon
Frenchmilieu de matinéesoon
Meaning
the mid-morning period between sunrise and noon, or the optional Islamic prayer performed at that time.
Good to know
swala ya dhuha refers to the mid-morning prayer.
Examples
- Aliswali swala ya dhuha kabla ya kazi.He performed the mid-morning prayer before work.
- Jua la dhuha lilikuwa kali.The mid-morning sun was strong.
- Je, unaswali dhuha kila siku?Do you pray the dhuha prayer every day?
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