Loading...
Adultness
سن الرشد (san al-rushd) refers to the age of maturity or adulthood in Islamic and Arabic legal contexts, typically marking the transition from childhood to adult responsibility. This phrase is commonly used to denote the age at which a person is considered legally and religiously responsible for their actions. It encompasses both the concept of physical maturation and the attainment of mental and legal capacity.
Worksheets, games, and lesson plans for Years 1-11
Get a new Arabic word delivered to your inbox every day — with pronunciation, meaning, and cultural context.
وصل محمد إلى سن الرشد وبدأ يتحمل المسؤولية.
Wasala Muhammad ilá san al-rushd wa-bada yatahammalu al-mas'ooliyyah.
Muhammad reached the age of adulthood and began to take on responsibility.
في الشريعة الإسلامية، يبلغ الفرد سن الرشد في الحادية عشرة من العمر.
Fi al-shari'ah al-Islamiyyah, yablugh al-fard san al-rushd fi al-hadiyah asharah min al-'umr.
In Islamic law, a person reaches the age of maturity at eleven years old.
ابنتنا وصلت سن الرشد وأصبحت امرأة مسؤولة.
Ibnatu-na wasalat san al-rushd wa-asbahat imra'ah mas'oolah.
Our daughter reached adulthood and became a responsible woman.
عند بلوغ سن الرشد، يصبح الشاب مسؤولاً عن أفعاله أمام القانون.
'Inda bulugh san al-rushd, yasbah al-shabb mas'ulan 'an af'alih amam al-qanun.
Upon reaching the age of maturity, a young man becomes responsible for his actions before the law.
يجب على الآباء تحضير أبنائهم قبل بلوغهم سن الرشد.
Yajib 'ala al-aba' tahdhir abnaa'ihim qabl bulughihim san al-rushd.
Parents should prepare their children before they reach the age of adulthood.
In Islamic culture and law, reaching سن الرشد is a significant milestone that carries both social and religious implications. The specific age varies slightly between different Islamic schools of thought, but it generally coincides with puberty and the onset of legal and religious obligations such as prayer, fasting, and other ritual duties. This concept is deeply embedded in Arabic society and family structures, where it marks the transition to adult responsibilities and rights.
When using this phrase, remember that it refers specifically to the legal and religious age of maturity rather than just physical development. In contemporary Arabic, you'll often see it used in legal documents, religious discussions, and family conversations about age-appropriate responsibilities. The phrase is formal and typically used in official or educational contexts rather than casual conversation.