rifaiya

Ri·fa·ʿi·ya

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-fah-ee-yuh]
- /ˌri fɑˈi yə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-fah-ee-yuh]
- /ˌri fɑˈi yə/

Definition of rifaiya word

noun rifaiya a band of dervishes who achieved ecstasy during prayer by violent body movements and self-inflicted pain: formed in the 12th century; outlawed in 1925. 1

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rifaiya popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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