Swahili
masala
ma-SA-la
How to say it
Swahilimasalama-SA-lasoon
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Meaning
a matter or question to be decided, especially a point of Islamic religious law.
Good to know
rare term confined mostly to Islamic legal or religious contexts; the common modern plural "masuala" is used for issues/matters in general.
Examples
- Wanazuoni walijadili masala hilo la kisheria.The scholars discussed that legal matter.
- Ni masala magumu kwa mahakama ya Kiislamu.It is a difficult matter for the Islamic court.
- Sheikh alitoa maoni yake kuhusu masala hayo.The sheikh gave his opinion on that matter.
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