What does Raja' mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Raja' (رجاء) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Raja'

Raja' according to Kitab at-Ta'rifat (Al-Jurjani)

Lexically: hope. As a term: the heart’s attachment to gaining a beloved in the future.

Raja' according to Dustur al-'Ulama (Al-Ahmadnagari)

In the Persian tongue: omid. As a term: the heart’s attachment to gaining a beloved in the future.

Raja' according to At-Ta'rifat al-Fiqhiyya (Al-Barkati)

Lexically: hope.

Related terms: Raja'

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 12 Jumada al-Awwal
السبت 12 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ