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10 Of The Most Moving Arabic Words To Know This Ramadan
As beautiful in writing as it is spoken, Arabic is truly a beautiful and unique language. Multifaceted and powerful, it’s almost poetic some might say. With Ramadan beginning around the world we thought we’d delve into some of the most moving Arabic words with even deeper meaning to make you ponder the month of infinite blessings.
Here are 10 of the most moving Arabic words you ought to know for Ramadan:
1. Al Qamr (القمر)
Meaning: The moon
The beginning of the most holy month in Islam begins with the sighting of the crescent moon.
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2. Sabr (الصبر)
Meaning: Patience
Muslims observing the holy month practice patience, not eating or drinking between sun-up and sundown for nearly 30 days.
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3. Qalb (قلب)
Meaning: Heart
Ramadan is a time for Muslims to purify their hearts, with fasting, giving charity, doing good deeds and making extra time for worship.
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4. Salam (سلام)
Meaning: Peace
You’ll often hear this common greeting, “Assalamu-alaikum” which means “peace be upon you.” Respond with “Waalaikum-assalam,” “And unto you, peace.”
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5. Insha’Allah (إن شاء الله)
Meaning: If Allah (God) wills
The future is uncertain, so you’ll often hear people following statements with this common phrase.
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6. Noor (نور)
Meaning: Light or the Divine Light
The opposite of darkness, which can be interpreted in many ways.
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7. Qadr (القدر)
Meaning: fate
The last 10 nights of Ramadan are considered the most blessed, and Muslims will seek one night in particular, Laylat-al-Qadr– the night of the decree, with a highly spiritual significance.
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8. Tawakkul (توكل)
Meaning: Complete trust in God’s plan
Do your best and forget the rest.
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9. Amal (أمل)
Meaning: hope
A universal concept.
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10. Shukr (شكر)
Meaning: Gratitude, to give thanks
As they say, gratitude is the right attitude.
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