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Raina
Grammar: word;Ra'ina is an old Arabic word use to draw attention meaning listen to us or hearken to us. With a twist in the pronunciation it can mean our sheep herder.This word is found the Qur'an and the common translation of the verse it is found in is: [2.104] O you who have believed, say not [to Allah 's Messenger], "Ra'ina" but say, "Unthurna" and listen. And for the disbelievers is a painful punishment.
As a translation this is not very useful as they haven't attempted to translate the meaning of the words Ra'ina or Undhurna.
Ra'ina is equivalent in meaning to 'have regard for us' or 'give us your ear' or hearken, or 'listen to us', but with a slight twist of the accent the meaning of this word changes and becomes the word for livestock tender - a person who looks after sheep or cows and considered uneducated and unintelligent. The Jews and Pagans used to insult the Holy Prophet (SAW) using it. Therefore, Allah commanded the Muslims to use the clear word Undhurna, which means 'grant us some delay' or 'wait for us' when speaking with the Prophet. It is much more respectful and cannot be twisted.
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As a translation this is not very useful as they haven't attempted to translate the meaning of the words Ra'ina or Undhurna.
Ra'ina is equivalent in meaning to 'have regard for us' or 'give us your ear' or hearken, or 'listen to us', but with a slight twist of the accent the meaning of this word changes and becomes the word for livestock tender - a person who looks after sheep or cows and considered uneducated and unintelligent. The Jews and Pagans used to insult the Holy Prophet (SAW) using it. Therefore, Allah commanded the Muslims to use the clear word Undhurna, which means 'grant us some delay' or 'wait for us' when speaking with the Prophet. It is much more respectful and cannot be twisted.
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