Kifayah
Sufficient
ki-FAY-ah/kɪˈfaɪə/
Meaning & Origin
Fulfillment of needs or requirements
Spiritual meaning
A term used in Hadiths to describe a believer who contributes to the needs of the community, and is rewarded with paradise.
Language details
Kifayah
Kifayah means being sufficient and self-sufficient
کفایہ
کفایہ کا مطلب ہے خود کفیل ہونا
كفاية
الكفاية هي الغنية عن غيرها
किफ़ाया
किफ़ाया का अर्थ है स्वयं पर्याप्त होना
کفایت
کفایت د خود کفیلو ځان
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
ki-FAY-ah
/kɪˈfaɪə/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
9
Lucky stone
Emerald
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name "Kifayah" holds significant cultural importance in Arabic speaking communities, particularly those that follow the Islamic faith. This moniker emphasizes the idea of collective responsibility and mutual support among individuals and communities. It endorses the concept that every person has a role to play in ensuring the total needs of their community are met. This idea is deeply rooted in Islamic teachings that strongly emphasize the importance of working together and taking care of one another.
In the religious context, the name "Kifayah" is also associated with fulfilling spiritual needs and obligations. In Islamic theology, the term "Fardh" signifies religious obligations that must be carried out to lead a virtuous life, while "Mustahabb" refers to optional acts that serve to strengthen an individual's connection to God. "Kifayah," particularly in this context, refers to the collective obligation to ensure that the minimum requirement for the performance of Fardh and Mustahabb acts is fulfilled for the entire community. This demonstrates the importance of unity and the recognition that each individual's contribution is essential in upholding the spiritual well-being of the community.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
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