Dakir

/dɑːˈkɪər/ noun

Definition

A Muslim who remembers or recites religious phrases and prayers; a person engaged in dhikr (Islamic devotional remembrance).

Etymology

From Arabic 'dhakir,' from 'dhikr' meaning remembrance of God; the '-ir' ending indicates someone who performs the action.

Kelly Says

A dakir practices 'dhikr,' which is like an Islamic meditation where they repeat names of God and prayers—it creates a rhythmic, almost musical spiritual experience!

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