Swahili
faridha
fa-RI-dha
How to say it
Swahilifaridhafa-RI-dhasoon
Englishreligious dutysoon
Frenchdevoir religieuxsoon
Meaning
a religious duty that is obligatory, especially in Islam.
Good to know
see faradhi
Examples
- Kufunga Ramadhani ni faridha kwa Waislamu.Fasting in Ramadan is an obligatory duty for Muslims.
- Je, sala ni faridha au sunna?Is prayer obligatory or optional?
- Hakutimiza faridha zake zote.He did not fulfill all his religious obligations.
- Wazazi walimfundisha mtoto faridha za dini.The parents taught the child the religious obligations.
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