Arabic · noun · Character & Virtue

Riyaakaari

रियाकारी
said ri-yaa-kaa-ree
also written: Riyakari
Meaning

Hypocrisy, sanctimonious pretence, showy false piety.

Usage & notes

The practised hypocrisy of performing virtue for show; Iqbal scorns this hollow riyaakaari of the pretended pious.