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Maarij
Maaaarij
mah-AH-rij (with emphasis on the second syllable 'AH'; the final 'j' is pronounced as in 'judge')
من (ع ر ج) جمع مِعْراج.
Maarij (معارج) is the plural form of mi'raj (معراج), derived from the Arabic root ع-ر-ج ('ayn-ra-jim), which means to ascend, climb, or rise. The name literally refers to stairs, steps, degrees, or ascending pathways. In Islamic tradition, it carries spiritual significance as it evokes the concept of spiritual ascension and elevation through knowledge and righteous deeds.
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This is an Arabic name of purely Semitic origin, derived from Classical Arabic linguistic roots. It is traditionally used in Arab and Islamic cultures to signify spiritual elevation and progression.
Maarij holds profound significance in Islamic theology and literature, particularly in relation to the Mi'raj (the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad). The name symbolizes spiritual advancement, divine connection, and the ascending levels of knowledge and closeness to the Divine. It reflects Islamic values of continuous self-improvement and spiritual elevation through faith and righteous conduct.
Different spellings and forms of Maarij across languages
The word 'maarij' appears in the Quran in various contexts, primarily in Surah Saba (34:9) and other surahs. The term is used to denote ascending degrees, steps, or pathways—both literal and metaphorical. In Islamic exegesis, it frequently connects to the concept of spiritual elevation and the hierarchical levels of existence between heaven and earth. The most famous theological reference is to the Mi'raj (معراج), the Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad, which is alluded to in Surah Al-Isra (17:1), though the exact form 'maarij' emphasizes the plural nature of these ascending stages or degrees.
أَفَلَمْ يَرَوْا إِلَىٰ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُم مِّنَ السَّمَاءِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۚ إِن نَّشَأْ نَخْسِفْ بِهِمُ الْأَرْضَ أَوْ نُسْقِطْ عَلَيْهِمْ كِسَفًا مِّنَ السَّمَاءِ ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَةً لِّكُلِّ عَبْدٍ مُّنِيبٍ
“Do they not see what is before them and what will be after them, of the sky and the earth? If We willed, We could cause the earth to swallow them up, or cause fragments from the sky to fall upon them. Indeed, in that is a sign for every servant who turns back (in repentance).”
أَفَرَأَيْتَ مَن اتَّخَذَ إِلَٰهَهُ هَوَاهُ أَفَأَنتَ تَكُونُ عَلَيْهِ وَكِيلًا
“Have you seen the one who takes his desire as his god? Then would you be responsible for him?”
وَلَقَدْ مَكَّنَّاكُمْ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَجَعَلْنَا لَكُمْ فِيهَا مَعَايِشَ ۗ قَلِيلًا مَّا تَشْكُرُونَ
“And We have certainly established you upon the earth and made for you therein ways of living. Little do you give thanks.”
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