najis

N1A1J8I1S1
/nɑˈd͡ʒɪs/

adjective

Ritually unclean, such that contact with it puts a Muslim in a state of impurity.

Opposite
tahir
OriginArabic نَجِس →
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Meanings

najis1

adjectivenajis (not comparable)

alternative naajis

  1. not comparableIslamRitually unclean, such that contact with it puts a Muslim in a state of impurity.

    Antonyms: tahir

Najis2

proper noun
  1. pluralplural of Naji

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveRitually unclean, such that contact with it puts a Muslim in a state of impurity.

Opposite
tahir

Origin

  1. Arabicنَجِس
  2. Englishnajis

Borrowed from Arabic نَجِس (najis).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

JanisJasin
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APA

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Chicago

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