"jahiliyyah" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Arabic جَاهِلِيَّة (jāhiliyya, “ignorance”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|جَاهِلِيَّة||ignorance}} Arabic جَاهِلِيَّة (jāhiliyya, “ignorance”), {{root|en|ar|ج ه ل}} Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jahiliyyah (uncountable)
  1. (Islam, historical) The condition of ignorance, barbarism and unbelief in Arabia before the coming of Islam. Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Islam Synonyms: al-Jahiliyah, jahalia, jahhiliya, jahiliya
    Sense id: en-jahiliyyah-en-noun-0UufVZ4V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion

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