Noha
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Life Remembrance Perspectives |
Noha (Arabic: نوحہ) is a genre of Arabic, Persian, or Urdu prose depicting the martyrdom of the 12 Holy Imams. Strictly speaking noha is the sub-parts of Marsia. Nohas are usually poetry expressing the sorrow felt by Shia Muslims for their leaders.
"Noha" (Arabic: نهى) is also an Arabic female name meaning "wisdom". Literally it is the plural of minds. It is mentioned in the Quran several times.
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