Munkar

M3U1N1K5A1R1

proper noun

One of two angels (the other being Nakir) said to test the faith of the dead in their graves.

OriginArabic منكر →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. IslamOne of two angels (the other being Nakir) said to test the faith of the dead in their graves.

Origin

  1. Arabicمنكر
  2. EnglishMunkar

From Arabic منكر (literally “denied”).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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