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07:06 Aug 9, 2004 |
Malay to English translations [Non-PRO] Journalism / bertaqwa | ||||
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4 +3 | pious |
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4 | God fearing |
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3 | devoted |
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3 | taqwa |
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devoted Explanation: This word (among Muslim) normally refer to someone who totally belief,obey and follow to the rules and regulation laid out in Islamic teaching.Usually this someone will refrain him/herself from committing any sinful act. |
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pious Explanation: Totally agree with nazz's explanation but I would say that the adjective 'pious' is closer in meaning to 'bertaqwa'. As for the noun 'taqwa' it is usually translated as 'piety'. HTH |
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