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Thurayya

Constellation Pleiades

THoo-RAY-yah/θʊˈreɪjɑː/

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Meaning & Origin

Thurayya is the Arabic name for the constellation Pleiades.

Spiritual meaning

In Islamic tradition, Thurayya is considered one of the signs of Allah's power and majesty.

Language details

🇺🇸English

Thurayya

shining stars, beautiful celestial body in the sky

🇵🇰Urdu

ثریا

نام جو آسمان میں چمکتی ہوئی ستاروں کی نشاندہی کرتا ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

ثريا

اسم يدل على النجوم اللامعة في السماء

🇮🇳Hindi

थुरया

आकाश में चमकते सितारों को दर्शाने वाला नाम

🇦🇫Pashto

ثریا

د آسمان د څراغونو نوم

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

THoo-RAY-yah

/θʊˈreɪjɑː/

Lucky number

3

Lucky day

Monday

Lucky colors

SilverWhite

Life path

11

Lucky stone

Moonstone

Cultural & Spiritual notes

Pleiades is a significant culmination point in the Arabic sky calendar, and is believed to be associated with the Arab folklore of the Seven Sisters, Al Nasair, or Bint Al'Ard (Daughters of the Earth). In astrology, it is said that when this constellation rises in the east before the sun, it brings good fortune and blessings for agriculture, thus aiding in the bountiful harvest for the year.

In Islam, Thurayya is said to represent the unity and coexistence of the stars in the night sky, highlighting the concept of unity and togetherness among believers. The constellation's association with the harvest season also symbolizes the abundance of blessings given by Allah and the need for collective wisdom and action to reap these blessings. This spiritual significance is further emphasized in the Hadith, where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is reported to have said, "The Pleiades will not decline [from their position] until the Last Hour comes." (Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud)

Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical references

Thurayya was a daughter of Adnan and the sister of Qusayy ibn Kilab, the ancestor of the Rashidun Caliphs.

Pre-Islamic period, 6th century

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