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Barzakh (برزخ)

Barzach (an alternative spelling) is a stage of existence that follows after death. When a person dies Muslims believe that the soul lives on in a special stage of time. In Barzakh the person is asked questions in the grave and may receive blessings or torments. When Judgment day comes they are led to either heaven, hell or limbo, but while they are waiting for that day to arrive they are in the state of Barzakh.

Batil (باطل)

Incorrect; Unaccepted; Falsehood; Evil.

Batool (بتول)

Batool means pure and clean. It has been used as a Girl's name.

Bawl (بول)

Urine.

The name Paul and the word bawl is pronounced almost the same by Arabs!!!

Bayt (بيت)

House or home.

Baytullah (بيت الله)

Baytullah (also spelt baitullah) is formed of two words: bait & Allah; It means 'House of God', and it is in reference to the holy Kaaba in the town of Mekkah.

Beard (لحية)

The Arabic word for Beard is Lihyah.

Beautiful (جميل)

The Arabic word for beautiful is Jameel (masculine) and Jameelah (feminine).

Beauty (جمال)

The Arabic word for beauty is Jamal.

Beek (بك)

Grammar: word;This is the slang form of the word 'bika'.

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