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The takbīr or '''takbeer''' () is the Arabic name for the phrase '''''', As a predefined Ligature , it is encoded as Unicode codepoint U+FDF2 U+FDF3 . Usually translated " God is great" or "God is {Link without Title} greatest," it is a common Arabic expression, used as both an informal expression of faith and as a formal declaration, similar to the statement " In God We Trust ." DEFINITION AND GRAMMAR The form ' is the Elative of the adjective ' "great". In Semitic Languages , an elative may indicate a Superlative (best), or a Comparative (better). Its Consonantal Root is ''''. The term ' () itself is the stem II Verbal Noun (') of ''''. The word as used in the indicates the Superlative , usually translated as "greatest". In Arabic usage, akbar may also be used as a Comparative , in which sense it may be approximately translated as "greater". However, few people would apply this sense to this phrase, which in any case has become a Fixed Expression ; such analysis is of interest only from an etymological perspective. Dictionaries carry both senses of akbar Some dictionary definitions of '''' derivatives include:
USAGE This phrase is recited by Muslim s in numerous different situations. For example, when they are happy or wish to express approval, when an animal is slaughtered in a Halaal fashion, when they want to praise a speaker, during battles, and even times of extreme stress or euphoria. The term has gained infamy in the eyes of Westerners who view it as mainly a Battle Cry ; the Western perception originates particularly from Beheading Video s and other terrorist acts. The phrase is said during each stage of both obligatory prayers, which are supposed to be performed five times a day, and superogatory prayers, which are performed at will. The Muslim call to prayer, or '' Adhan '', and to commence the prayer, or '' Iqama '', also contains the phrase, which is heard in cities all over the Muslim world. Note that ''takbīr'' ('''''') is only the name of the expression, while the phrase itself is "Allahu Akbar". In the Islamic World , instead of Applause , often someone will shout "takbir" and the crowd will respond "Allahu Akbar" in chorus. Takbir on flags The phrase "Allahu Akbar" is written on the center of the Flag Of Iraq , along the borders of the central white stripe on the Flag Of Iran , and beneath the Shahadah in the 2004 draft constitution of Afghanistan in white script on the central red background. |
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