indimi

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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