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لبى

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to responding to a call, particularly in the context of religious pilgrimage. It encompasses the act of answering, fulfilling, and being present in response to a summons, often with a sense of devotion and obedience.

Derived headwords

لَبَّىverb
  1. 1.
    to respond to the callboth

    To answer or respond to a call, especially the call to perform Hajj (pilgrimage). It implies fulfilling the summons with devotion.

  2. 2.
    to obeyclassical

    To comply with or obey a command or request, often with a sense of willingness.

تَلْبِيَةnoun
  1. 1.
    response to the callboth

    The act of responding to a call, particularly the 'Talbiyah' recited by pilgrims during Hajj, signifying their submission and readiness to perform the pilgrimage.

  2. 2.
    fulfillmentclassical

    The act of fulfilling or complying with a request or summons.

لَبَّيْكَparticle
  1. 1.
    here I amboth

    An expression used to signify a response to a call, often meaning 'here I am, at your service' or 'I respond to your call'. It is commonly used in the context of Hajj.

Parallel reading

لبى بالحج
He responded to the call for Hajj.