What is the meaning of the word "Ma Al-Sultan"? What is the meaning of the word "Shamji"?
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The meaning of "sultan" in the Arabic language is: governance, empowerment, dominance, and control. A sultan is a ruler, a governor, a chief, and an emir.
As for "shamaj," its meaning is: to hasten. It is said, "The animal shamajat (hastened)" when it ran quickly. It also means to mix something with another. "Al-shimaj" refers to what is baked or mixed, such as rice and barley, or the discarded parts of grapes after the good ones have been eaten.
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