Menzil

Menzil (also spelled manzil in some languages) is a term used across Turkish, Azerbaijani, Arabic and related linguistic traditions with several related meanings. In Turkish and Azerbaijani, menzil commonly denotes a dwelling, residence, or home, and can also refer to a destination or a stop reached on a journey.

In Arabic and Urdu, the form manzil carries a similar sense of home or lodging, but it is also used more broadly to mean a station or destination. The word appears in various phrases and is found in religious and literary contexts, reflecting its core idea of a place one reaches or inhabits.

In classical Islamic astronomy, manzil refers to one of the lunar mansions—the divisions along the ecliptic used to mark time, navigate, or track the moon’s position. Different traditions recognize 28 or 29 such mansions, and each manzil has its own symbolic and practical associations.

In Sufi discourse, manzil or manazil denotes a spiritual station or stage on the path of progression toward spiritual realization. The term emphasizes progression, discipline, and attainment rather than a physical location.

As a toponym or proper noun, Menzil appears as a place name in Turkish-speaking regions and may be associated with institutions, communities, or organizations that adopt the name. Overall, the word connects ideas of place, destination, and progress across linguistic and cultural contexts.