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Maana (Definition)

The mandatory four-month-and-ten-day seclusion period observed by a widowed woman in Islamic law.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Islamic widow mourning seclusion period

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kipindi cha maombolezo

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

"Mjane alikaa eda nyumbani kwake kwa utulivu na maombi."

Translation: The widow observed her mourning seclusion at home in quiet prayer.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
maombolezoUtulivuTii sheria bila shuruti
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