دُنْيَا
dunyā
🎙️ Often in khutba
Transliteration
dunyā
Say it like
DOON-yah
Meaning
This worldly life — the temporary existence before the Hereafter. Often contrasted with the akhira.
🎙️ In the khutba
When the imam says 'do not be deceived by the dunya,' he means don't let this temporary life distract you from preparing for the akhira.