This word comes from the Muslim religion. However, we notice today that it is used elsewhere in the Occident. It has not necessarily the same meaning, but we will focus on the uses of this word and how it can be the origin of several phenomena in the Arab countries. 

The Baraka refers to all what signify progress, development and improvement. For Muslims the Baraka does not come from man but it is a divine touch which helps to improve everything that is related to life.

The Baraka has been adopted in French language and means luck. In Arabic it is even broader. The Baraka affects several levels in a person's life: The Baraka deals with money in its increase and abundance, the house in its serenity and tranquillity, the food by the abundance, the quality, the fact of having children with good education, and the family with its harmony and understanding.

The Baraka also affects the time when it is enough to make any necessary health, when it is good and when we have the well-being, and in knowledge by acquiring knowledge and versatility. Generally the Baraka in life represents a long life with good deeds. 

The Baraka is important in life to think of legitimate Baraka is to be away from devious means to improve his life and follow legitimate means. Pursuing the right path of God will be fruitful. 

This blessing is tied to faith in God, reading the Coran. You can have the Baraka while naming God in starting any job, by coming together to eat, drink the holy water of Zemzem, eating the Halal, avoiding dirty money, making charity, keeping kinship.

There are blessed days such as the 27th day of Ramadan and 2 Aids. Planning for one’s life and ambition brings luck. 

When looking at the character traits of the Arabs, we notice that there is in fact the influence of Baraka on theirbehavior. They are very warm and welcoming. They can invite strangers to their homes and insist to share the food with them. For them the Baraka lies in that fact. Gather to eat, be nice to others will bring them good luck and especially the blessing of God.

In some Arab countries, it is customary to invite people to a couscous dish because it is the richest meal (pasta, vegetables, starch, meat etc.)... Present to their guests the best of what they have for the Baraka. Smile and greet the other is a charity in Islam; the Arabs are friendly and welcoming and willing to help and go towards the other.