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tas·​bih | \ ˈtäzˌbē \
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Definition of tasbih

: a set or string of 33, 66, or 99 prayer beads used by Muslims as a counting aid in reciting the 99 titles of Allah and in meditation

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History and Etymology for tasbih

Arabic

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“Tasbih.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tasbih. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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