I would like to know the meaning of Thakira? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

· 20 Shaʻban 1424 AH1 min readFatwa 9881English

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I would like to know the meaning of Thakira? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Answer

Zaakira with ?Z? is derived from the root word Zikr which means to remember.

It is generally used in the context of making the Zikr of Allah. Zaakira means a female who makes Zikr.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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