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madrasa

 

[ mรฆหˆdrษ‘หsษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education institution

A madrasa is an educational institution in Islamic culture, primarily for the study of Islamic theology and law. It serves as a school where students learn about the Quran, Hadith, and other aspects of Islamic doctrine. Madrasas can be found in various forms, ranging from primary schools to higher education institutions. Some madrasas also offer secular subjects alongside religious education, catering to a diverse curriculum.

Synonyms

Islamic school, seminary, theological school

Examples of usage

  • Many students in the region attend a madrasa.
  • The madrasa focuses on both religious and secular studies.
  • He graduated from a prestigious madrasa in Cairo.

Translations

Translations of the word "madrasa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฆเฅเคฐเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะดั€ะตัะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒ‰ใƒฉใ‚ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋“œ๋ผ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ—ๆ•™ๅญฆๆ ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะดั€ะตัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ แƒแƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ madrasa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ madrasa

Etymology

The term 'madrasa' originates from the Arabic root 'drs,' which means 'to learn' or 'to teach.' Historically, madrasas have been vital centers of learning in the Islamic world since the 9th century. Initially, they were places focused exclusively on the study of Islamic texts and religious sciences. Over time, many madrasas began to incorporate a wider range of subjects, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. The structure and purpose of madrasas have varied considerably across regions and periods, reflecting local cultural and educational needs. In contemporary times, madrasas continue to play a role in community education, but they have also been critiqued for their varying degrees of adherence to modern educational standards.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,398, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.