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Tariq
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Tariq is an Arabic word and given name meaning 'striker', 'knocker', 'visitor at night', and 'bright star' or 'morning star' . The name is derived from the Arabic verb 'ṭaraqa', meaning 'to strike' . It became popular after Tariq ibn Ziyad, the Muslim military leader who conquered Iberia in 711 AD . The name is also the title of the 86th chapter of the Quran, Surah At-Tariq, where it refers to the brilliant star that pierces the night sky. Gibraltar (Jabal Aṭṭāriq) is named after him, meaning 'Mountain of Tariq'.
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Tariq
Tariq is an Arabic word and given name meaning 'striker', 'knocker', 'visitor at night', and 'bright star' or 'morning star' . The name is derived from the Arabic verb 'ṭaraqa', meaning 'to strike' . It became popular after Tariq ibn Ziyad, the Muslim military leader who conquered Iberia in 711 AD . The name is also the title of the 86th chapter of the Quran, Surah At-Tariq, where it refers to the brilliant star that pierces the night sky. Gibraltar (Jabal Aṭṭāriq) is named after him, meaning 'Mountain of Tariq'.
طارق
طارق عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'صبح کا تارا'، 'رات کا آنے والا' ہے ۔ یہ نام طارق بن زیاد سے مشہور ہوا، جو مسلم فوجی کمانڈر تھے جنہوں نے 711 عیسوی میں اسپین کو فتح کیا ۔ یہ نام قرآن کی 86ویں سورہ کا نام بھی ہے۔
طَارِق
طارق اسم عربي يعني 'النجم الثاقب' أو 'الزائر الليلي' . اشتهر الاسم بعد طارق بن زياد، القائد العسكري المسلم الذي فتح أيبيريا عام 711 م . الاسم هو أيضاً عنوان السورة 86 من القرآن الكريم.
"وَالسَّمَاءِ وَالطَّارِقِ . وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا الطَّارِقُ . النَّجْمُ الثَّاقِبُ"
Military Leadership
Berber Muslim commander who led the conquest of Visigothic Hispania in 711 AD, after whom Gibraltar (Jabal Tariq) is named .
Islamic Scholarship
Renowned Pakistani Islamic cleric and preacher, consistently recognized as one of The 500 Most Influential Muslims since 2012 .
Literature
British-Pakistani writer, historian, and political activist (born 1943).
Era: 670-720 CE
Muslim commander who conquered Hispania, leading to the establishment of Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula.
Tariq is a Quranic name and the name of a great Muslim conqueror, making it a highly recommended and blessed name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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