baraka

¹ American  

[buh-rah-kuh] / bəˈrɑ kə /

noun

Islam.

1. a spiritual power believed to be possessed by certain persons, objects, tombs, etc.

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Baraka ² American  

[buh-rah-kuh] / bəˈrɑ kə /

noun

1. Imamu Amiri Everett LeRoi Jones, 1934–2014, U.S. dramatist, poet, and political activist.

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Etymology

Origin of baraka

< Arabic barakah; compare Hebrew bərākhāh blessing

Example Sentences

Ajamu Baraka, a liberal activist and organizer for Black Alliance for Peace, also piled on, tweeting that “AOC is such a fraud.”

From Washington Times

"The baraka comes from Sidi Ahmed Schiech. He was a healer and his sanctuary is a place people have visited since ancient times for healing. The instruments the musicians play and the place itself all heal people. People still come to be healed here and even when we are abroad people look for healing and help from us."

From BBC

The fire was still burning while officials spoke at the news conference, but they would continue to work to put it out, Baraka said.

From Washington Times

Baraka said he saw unparalleled acts of bravery and camaraderie, but he called the loss traumatic for all of Newark.

From Washington Times

“We lost two firefighters today,” said Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at the scene.

From Seattle Times