What is Takbir?

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What is Takbir?

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What is Takbir?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takbir

The Takbir or Tekbir is the Arabic name for the phrase Allahu Akbar.

Takbar is only the name of the expression; the phrase itself is 'Allahu Akbar'.

This phrase is recited by Muslims in many different situations.

For example, when they are very happy, to express approval,
to praise a speaker, as a battle cry, and during times of extreme stress.

In the Islamic world, instead of applause, often someone will shout takbir and the crowd will respond 'Allahu Akbar' in chorus.
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