Arabic Word · Intermediate
محراب
oracle (the sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple)
Pronunciation: /miħ.raːb/
Meaning
oracle (the sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple); sanctum sanctorum
Example
وقد قال الشافعي رحمه الله تعالى: إن لم تكن العلماء العاقلون أولياء الله فلا أعلم لله وليا، وكان يؤم الناس للصلاة في محراب الحنابلة هو والشيخ العماد،[…]
And Ash-Shāfiʿī — God, He be exalted, have mercy on him — had said: If the prudent scholars are not the allies of God, then I know not of any ally for God
Practice tips
- Practice محراب out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.