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fitna
(fitna)
Pronunciation:
/ˈfɪtnə/
(also
fitnah
)
noun
[
mass noun
]
Islam
unrest or rebellion, especially against a rightful ruler.
Origin:
Arabic
fitnah
'rebellion, strife'
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