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Barakah is an Arabic term meaning spiritual wisdom and blessing transmitted from master to pupil.1It is also described as "the greater good" derived from any act. Barakah also refers to the favorable result of any action with the blessing of Allah . Baraka is used in contemporary French as a synonym of "luck".2A person who has the "baraka" can emerge unscathed from the most dangerous situation.3This use of the term derives from the time of French colonization in Algeria ( 1830 - 1962 ).4
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Barakah ( ) is an Arabic term meaning blessing , particularly, spiritual gifts or protection transmitted from God . It is also described as "the greater good" derived from any act. The parallel Jewish term is the cognate Berakhah , in Christianity charisma or divine grace .Barakah also refers to the favorable result of any action due to divine blessing.It is also a Sufi term referring to a sense of " divine presence " or " charisma ." Muslims believe that "sincere invocation of God", good deeds, repentance, and prayer, may dispose God to dispense Barakah into their lives.This is supposed to make things easier, happier, and more blessed in this life, and by God's mercy, in the Hereafter. Baraka is used in contemporary French as a synonym of "luck". A person who has "baraka" is said to be able to emerge unscathed from dangerous situations. This use of the term derives from the time of French colonization in Algeria (1830–1962). When asked why he did not fear being killed by his enemies, Charles de Gaulle is said to have replied, "I have baraka." Barakah is also the origin of President of the United States Barack Obama 's first name via Swahili which has been heavily influenced by Arabic .It was also the name of Al-Said Barakah , a Sultan in Egypt who ruled from 1277 to 1279.
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In Islamic mysticism , Barakah or Baraka ( ) is a kind of continuity of spiritual presence and revelation that begins with God and flows through that and those closest to God.Baraka can be found within physical objects, places, and people, as chosen by God.This force begins by flowing directly from God into creation that is worthy of baraka.These creations endowed with baraka can then transmit the flow of baraka to the other creations of God through physical proximity or through the adherence to the spiritual practices of the Islamic prophet Muhammad .God is the sole source of baraka and has the power to grant and withhold baraka.
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Blessing power in Islam This article is about blessing power in Islam.In Islam , Barakah or Baraka ( "blessing") is a blessing power, a kind of continuity of spiritual presence and revelation that begins with God and flows through that and those closest to God. Baraka can be found within physical objects, places, and people, as chosen by God. This force begins by flowing directly from God into creation that is worthy of baraka. These creations endowed with baraka can then transmit the flow of baraka to the other creations of God through physical proximity or through the adherence to the spiritual practices of the Islamic prophet Muhammad . God is the sole source of baraka and has the power to grant and withhold baraka. Schimmel 1994 , pp. xiv Nasr, Seyyed Hossein (1972).
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Blessing power in Islam This article is about blessing power in Islam. In Islam , Barakah or Baraka ( Arabic : بركة "blessing") is a blessing power, a kind of continuity of spiritual presence and revelation that begins with God and flows through that and those closest to God. The Quran is said to be charged with barakah , and God can bestow prophets and saints with barakah .Especially Muhammad and his descendants are said to be especially endowed with it.These special people can transfer their barakah to ordinary people, both while being dead or alive.Sacred places are said to contain barakah and ward off evil spiritual forces, thus monasteries and Sufi temples are often visited for protection against demonic beings.As a blessing force, barakah is also a force of creation and fertility, causing cereals to miraculously multiply. Schimmel 1994 , pp. xiv Nasr, Seyyed Hossein (1972).
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arabic term meaning spiritual wisdom and blessing transmitted from master to pupil
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