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MaqasidIslamic Unisex Arabic name meaning

Objectives, Goals, Purposes

Pronunciation: mah-kah-SEED

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Name
Maqasid
Meaning
Objectives, Goals, Purposes
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
mah-kah-SEED
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Unisex
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Maqasid mean?

Maqasid is a unisex name from Arabic origin meaning "Objectives". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: mah-kah-SEED. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

ماقاصد

ماقاصد کا مطلب: نیک اور منظم زندگی گزارنے کے اهداف

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

ماقاصد

معنى ماقاصد: الأهداف الحسنة والمنهجية في الحياة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

mah-kah-SEED

IPA

/mɑːkɑːsid/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Maqasid is listed as a islamic unisex name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Objectives. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Amber

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: The number 2 represents balance, harmony, and diplomacy. Individuals with this number are often peacemakers and value relationships and partnerships.

Personality

Personality Traits

WisdomInsightIntellectFocusDeterminationCompassionEmpathyPatience

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Maqasid represents the deeper purpose and meaning behind the actions and decisions we make in life, in accordance with Islamic teachings.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The term Maqasid is deeply rooted in Islamic jurisprudence, reflecting the importance of preserving and safeguarding the well-being of individuals and society as a whole. It represents the vision of Islamic law as a comprehensive framework for regulating every aspect of life, going beyond mere legal prescriptions to promote overall societal benefit.
From a spiritual perspective, Maqasid reflects the Islamic commitment to balance the pursuit of worldly necessities with the ultimate goal of seeking Allah's pleasure. The objectives serve as a reminder that every action and decision, no matter how small, should be motivated by a deeper spiritual purpose, with the intention of pleasing Allah.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ibn Rushd's 'Bidayat al-Hikmah' (1195-1198 CE), also known as 'The Beginning of Wisdom', in which he describes the Maqasid Al-Shariah as the ultimate objectives of Islamic law.

1195-1198 CE

Al-Shatibi's 'Muwafaqat' (1375 CE), a major work on Islamic jurisprudence, delves deeper into the Maqasid Al-Shariah, further expanding on their significance and implications.

1375 CE

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Maqasid

Maqasid meaning: The noble and purposeful goals in life

🇵🇰Urdu

ماقاصد

ماقاصد کا مطلب: نیک اور منظم زندگی گزارنے کے اهداف

🇸🇦Arabic

ماقاصد

معنى ماقاصد: الأهداف الحسنة والمنهجية في الحياة

🇮🇳Hindi

माकासिद

माकासिद का अर्थ: अच्छे और संगठित जीवन व्यतीत करने के लक्ष्य

🇦🇫Pashto

ماقاصد

ماقاصد دا مطلب: ټولنې او کاروبار دا لاره کښې وخت او زور کاروي

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