msahafu
msah-HAH-foo
How to say it
Swahilimsahafumsah-HAH-foosoon
Englishcopy of the Quran; the Quransoon
Frenchexemplaire du Coran ; le Coransoon
Meaning
A written copy of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, or the Quran itself. Figuratively, a book or document treated as the final authority on a subject.
Good to know
M/mi class: plural misahafu. Swearing an oath on the msahafu is the Muslim counterpart of swearing on the Bible. From Arabic; also spelled msafu.
Examples
- Mbunge aliapa akiwa ameshika msahafu mkononi.The member of parliament took the oath holding a Quran in his hand.
- Watoto hujifunza kusoma msahafu katika madrasa.Children learn to read the Quran at the madrasa.
- Msahafu huu wa zamani umeandikwa kwa mkono.This old copy of the Quran is handwritten.
Forms
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