Barakah بَرَكَة
A blessing from God that brings growth and goodness in a thing, a time, a place or one's efforts.
- Arabic
- بَرَكَة
- Transliteration
- Barakah
- Meaning
- Blessing
- Topic
- Creed & character
About Barakah
Barakah is not the same as quantity: a small amount of wealth or time can have barakah and a large amount can lack it. Muslims ask for it in their food, family and work, and the Quran describes places and times, like Makkah and the night of the Quran, as blessed. Lawful earnings and good intentions are said by scholars to be among its causes.
See also
- Dua دُعَاء — Supplication
- Halal حَلَال — Permissible
- Sadaqah صَدَقَة — Voluntary charity
- Laylat al-Qadr لَيْلَة الْقَدْر — The Night of Decree
These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.