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Dua

Maana (Definition)

A personal prayer or invocation asking God for blessings or guidance.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

prayer of supplication

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dua

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'du'a'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alimfanyia dua mwanaye alipoondoka."

Translation: Mother offered a prayer of supplication for her child when he left.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Biashara haigombiTuma salamu
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