ijad

Ijad, also transliterated ijād, is a noun used in Arabic and in several languages influenced by Arabic script, including Persian and Urdu. It denotes the act of creating, producing, or bringing something into existence. In broad usage, it can refer to both invention and creation, from ideas and works of art to technological innovations.

Etymology and cognates: In Arabic, the term is formed as a common noun meaning production or generation. The concept is carried into Persian and Urdu as ایجاد (ijād) with the same broad meaning. In Turkish, the closest common term is icat, which similarly means invention or creation. The word appears in religious, philosophical, academic, and everyday language with slight nuance depending on context.

Usage and examples: In religious or philosophical texts, إيجاد may denote divine creation or the bringing about of something new in a general sense. In modern, secular discourse, it is frequently used to refer to invention or production in science, technology, business, and culture—for example the creation of new solutions, methods, or products. In everyday speech, speakers may use ijad to emphasize the act of bringing something into being rather than merely discovering it.

Relation to related terms: Ijad is one among several Arabic terms for making something new. It is distinct from terms that emphasize causing an event (to cause or trigger) or establishing a system or entity (creation in a more static sense). The exact nuance often depends on the surrounding language and context.