Worship and prayer

What does Takbir mean?

تَكْبِير

Takbir

Saying Allahu Akbar, Allah is the Greatest.

Also spelled: Allahu Akbar

Takbir explained

The takbir opens the prayer, marks every movement within it, and rings out in the adhan. It is also said in celebration on Eid, on seeing something wondrous, and in moments of relief. Its meaning is that Allah is greater than anything the mind can raise beside Him.

Related terms

Salah
صَلَاة
The five daily prayers, the second pillar of Islam.
Adhan
أَذَان
The call to prayer, given aloud at the start of each prayer time.
Eid
عِيد
A festival: the two days of celebration Allah gave this ummah.
Dhikr
ذِكْر
Remembrance of Allah, on the tongue and in the heart.

Questions about Takbir

What does Takbir mean?

Takbir (تَكْبِير, Takbir) means: Saying Allahu Akbar, Allah is the Greatest.

How is Takbir written and pronounced in Arabic?

It is written تَكْبِير and pronounced Takbir. It is also spelled Allahu Akbar.

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