Arabic Word · Intermediate
استجاب
to hear, to answer (to prayer), to grant (a request)
Pronunciation: /is.ta.d͡ʒaː.ba/
Meaning
to hear, to answer (to prayer), to grant (a request)
Example
قَالَ اللِّصُّ: فَدَعَتْ أُمِّي عَلَيَّ وَطَلَبَتْ مِنَ اللهِ أَنْ يَمْسَخَنِي حِمَارًا فَاسْتَجَابَ اللهُ دَعَاءَهَا...
The thief said: My mother prayed for me and asked God to turn me into a donkey, so God answered her prayers... (from Juha's stories)
Practice tips
- Practice استجاب 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.