الراية
Arabic
The raya or "black flag of jihad", showing the shahada in white calligraphy.
Etymology
The definite of رَايَة (rāya, “banner”), viz. "The Banner".
Proper noun
الرَّايَة • (ar-rāya) f
- the Rayah, the black banner carried by Muhammad (according to hadith tradition); by extension, the black flags used in modern jihadism
Declension
Declension of noun الرَّايَة (ar-rāya)
| Singular | singular triptote in ـَة (-a) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Indefinite | Definite | Construct | |
| Informal | — | الرَّايَة ar-rāya |
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| Nominative | — | الرَّايَةُ ar-rāyatu |
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| Accusative | — | الرَّايَةَ ar-rāyata |
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| Genitive | — | الرَّايَةِ ar-rāyati |
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Synonyms
- الْعُقَاب (al-ʿuqāb, “The Eagle”)
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