Bahasa Melayu

aulia

Bahasa Melayu

English

saint, holy person

A holy person or saint, especially in Islamic usage.

اوليا

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  1. Orang kampung menghormati aulia itu kerana kebaikannya.

    The villagers respected that holy person for his kindness.

  2. Kisah para aulia sering diceritakan dalam majlis ilmu.

    Stories about saints are often told in religious gatherings.

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aulia

It refers to a holy person.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.