A variant spelling of baraka, a spiritual blessing or divine grace in Islamic and some African traditions.
From Arabic 'baraka,' literally meaning 'blessing' or 'abundance,' borrowed into English through contact with Islamic cultures; the word has roots in the Semitic language family.
The concept of baraka is fascinating because it's not just a blessing—it's almost like spiritual power that can rub off on you if you're near someone who has it, which is why holy sites and relics are considered especially blessed.
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