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Esha

Maana (Definition)

The final Islamic night prayer performed after twilight.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

night prayer in Islam / dusk

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

esha

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

"Watu walikusanyika msikitini kwa sala ya esha."

Translation: People gathered at the mosque for the night prayer.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tuma salamuSwala akimkimba simba, haangalii nyuma
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