Islamic Studies Vocabulary

noun A Muslim religious teacher or leader in certain Muslim countries.

• The hodja in the village is known for his wisdom and knowledge.
• Have you heard the hodja's latest joke? It's hilarious!
• That hodja is always up to some mischief, I tell you.
• She's like the hodja of our group, always coming up with clever solutions.

noun a Turkish word meaning 'bay' or 'Mr.' used as a title of respect for men

• The bayan is a traditional Russian accordion instrument.
• Let's go listen to some bayan music at the cultural festival.
• I love jamming out on the bayan with my band.
• Her storytelling was like playing a beautiful melody on a bayan.

noun a plural noun in Arabic meaning 'doors'

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• The abwab of the new building were designed to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• I always struggle to remember which abwab goes to which room in this house.
• Let's hang out at the park and smoke some shisha under the abwab.
• Learning new languages opens the abwab to different cultures and perspectives.