Definition
The beliefs, views, or judgments formed about a particular matter, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
| Arabic | آرَاء |
| Translitertion | ’Aaraa’ |
| Pronunciation | |
Grammatical Information
- Part of Speech: Noun (اسم – Ism)
- Gender: Masculine (مُذَكَّر – Mudhakkar).
- Note: While it is a plural broken noun, it generally follows masculine grammatical agreement.
- Number: Plural (جَمْع – Jamʿ)
- Singular form: رَأْي (Ra’y)
Example Sentences
| Arabic | Transliteration | English Translation | Pronunciation |
| تَتَعَدَّدُ آرَاءُ النَّاسِ حَوْلَ هَذَا الْمَوْضُوعِ | Tatataʿaddadu ’aaraa’u n-naasi ḥawla hādhā l-mawḍūʿi | People’s opinions vary about this topic. | |
| اِحْتَرِمْ آرَاءَ الْآخَرِينَ | Iḥtaram ’aaraa’a l-’ākharīna | Respect the opinions of others. | |
| قَدَّمَ الْمُتَحَدِّثُ آرَاءً مُخْتَلِفَةً | Qaddama l-mutaḥaddithu ’aaraa’an mukhtalifatan | The speaker presented different opinions. |
Related Words and Phrases
- Synonym (مُرَادِف):
- وُجْهَة نَظَر (wajhat naẓar): Point of view / Perspective
- فِكْرَة (fikrah): Idea / Thought
- Words from the Same Root:
- رَأَى (ra’aa): To see, think, or believe (Verb)
- رُؤْيَة (ru’yah): Vision or perspective (Noun)
- اِسْتِرَاءَة (istirā’ah): Consultation or seeking opinions (Noun)
Cultural Context
In Arab culture, the exchange of آرَاء (opinions) is deeply rooted in the tradition of social and intellectual gathering. Historically, literary and intellectual salons (مُنْتَدَيَات) served as vital hubs for debating diverse viewpoints.