Arif (given name)

Arif
Pronunciation [ˈaːrɪf], [ˈaːref]
Gender Male
Language(s) Arabic
Origin
Meaning smart, knowledgeable and wise
Other names
See also Arifa, Maarif, Muarif
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Arif (also spelled Aref in Persian, Arabic: عارف or Arief in Indonesian) is a common male given name in various Muslim countries, such as Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Turkey. In early Islam It can also refer to a man who has been taught customary law and entrusted with certain duties. Distributing stipends to the warriors, collecting blood money, guarding the interest of orphans, and assisting in controlling of the markets.[1]

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References

  1. "And Amicable Settlement Is Best": Ṣulḥ and Dispute Resolution in Islamic Law. Aida Othman. Arab Law Quarterly , Vol. 21, No. 1 (2007), pp. 64-90 Published by: BRILL Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/27650573
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