Baraka

/bəˈrɑːkə/ noun

Definition

In Islamic and North African culture, a spiritual blessing or divine grace that can be transmitted through objects, people, or places.

Etymology

From Arabic 'barakah,' meaning 'blessing' or 'prosperity.' The word entered European languages through contact with Islamic and North African cultures.

Kelly Says

Baraka isn't just a concept—Muslims believe it can literally exist in certain places or objects, making pilgrimages to baraka-filled sites spiritually powerful.

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