Meaning & Origin
From the Arabic root ‘Ajz, meaning ‘to pass, to move’. The name Ijaaz connotes the concept of receiving permission, approval or authority. In Islamic contexts, it can symbolize the permission or approval granted by Allah, as in the granting of a revelation to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Spiritual meaning
Seeking Allah's approval and striving for His satisfaction.
Language details
Ijaaz
Ijaaz means permission or authorization in Arabic
اجاز
اجاز کا مطلب ہوتا ہے رخصت یا اجازت دینا
إجاز
الإجازة تعني الترخيص أو الإذن في القيام بشيء ما
इजाज़
इजाज़ का अर्थ है अनुमति या इजाज़त देना
اجاز
اجاز د رخصت یا اجازت ورکولو معنی لري
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
ee-jahz
/ˈiːdʒɑːz/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
(Monday)
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
(Aqeeq)
Cultural & Spiritual notes
In Islamic tradition, the name Ijaaz carries the cultural meaning of receiving approval, permission or authorization. It is often used in the context of travel documents, where one seeks permission to journey to a foreign land. The name's cultural significance resonates with the broader Islamic principle of seeking Allah's approval in all things.
Spiritually, the name Ijaaz represents the granting of divine permission or approval. In Islamic belief, Allah's authorization is sought for all acts and decisions, reaffirming the individual's submission and obedience to the Divine will. The spiritual significance of the name reflects the reverence for Allah's guidance and the understanding that every action, no matter how mundane, deserves His approval.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
Ibn Khaldun's Muqaddimah: The Prolegomenon to History, transl. by Rosenthal, Franz (1958). Ijaaz refers to the legal permission granted by a ruler or chief to travel in his dominions. Ibn Khaldun describes it as a legal privilege which allowed the holder to avoid the payment of certain taxes and the performance of certain services.
14th Century
Ibn Battuta's Rihla: Travels in Asia and Africa, transl. by Gibb, H.A.R. (1958-1971). Ijaaz is a legal document granted to Ibn Battuta, allowing him to travel freely throughout the Islamic world, including areas under Mamluk and Mongol rule, with the protection of the authorities. It was essential for a traveler in medieval times to have such a document to ensure safe passage through various lands and jurisdictions.
14th-15th Century
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