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baraka

baraka

9.9
A spiritual blessing that people in Islam believe comes from God
  • noun
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  • Wool has considerable baraka, or "blessing," and some of this baraka is transferred to the weavers.

Examples

  • The imam spoke about the baraka that comes from prayer and generosity.

  • And with regard to the spiritual value of the works, no matter how "well-achieved" they might or might not be according to (usually extraneous) aesthetic criteria, all portrayals of the saint were and are "good" insofar as they constitute icons providing active presence and baraka blessing energy.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Many people believe that acts of kindness can bring baraka into their lives.

  • In the village, they say that certain rituals can attract baraka from the divine.

Synonyms

dunamis
vsbaraka
  • Formal
9.9

Power from God that people believe can heal or help

is a spiritual blessing granted by God, focusing on blessing rather than miraculous action

Surface Forms

baraka singular
barakas plural

Etymology

Baraka comes from the Arabic barakah, which means 'blessing' or a special spiritual power given by God and is like the Hebrew berakhah, also meaning 'blessing'. So, baraka today means a holy 'blessing' or God's help that people seek for protection and good fortune.