Arabic Word · Intermediate
ضراء
calamity, hurtful condition
Pronunciation: /dˤar.raːʔ/
Meaning
calamity, hurtful condition
Example
وَأَسْأَلُكَ لَذَّةَ ٱلنَّظَرِ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ وَٱلشَّوْقَ إِلَى لِقَائِكَ فِي غَيْرِ ضَرَّاءَ مُضِرَّةٍ وَلَا فِتْنَةٍ مُضِلَّةٍ
I ask you for the sweetness of looking upon your face and desire to meet you in a manner that does not entail a calamity bringing harm or devious temptation.
Practice tips
- Practice ضراء 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.