Abdul Malik facts for kids
Abdul Malik (Arabic: عبد الملك) is a popular Arabic name for boys. It's used by both Muslims and Christians. The name is made from three Arabic words: Abd, al-, and Malik.
The name "Abdul Malik" means "servant of the King." For Christians, 'King' refers to 'King of Kings,' like Jesus Christ. In Islam, Al-Malik is one of the names of God in the Qur'an, meaning 'The King' or 'The Sovereign.' This makes it a special name that shows devotion.
You might see the name spelled in different ways, like Abdel, Abdul, or Abd-al, and Malik or Malek. This is because Arabic words can be written in English in a few different ways.
There's also a similar name, Abdul Maalik (Arabic: عبد المالك), which means "servant of the Owner." This refers to another name for God in the Qur'an, Mālik-ul-Mulk, meaning 'Owner of All Sovereignty.' These two names can sometimes look alike when written in English.
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Famous People Named Abdul Malik
Throughout history, many important people have been named Abdul Malik. They have been leaders, athletes, and thinkers.
Leaders and Rulers
- Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (646–705) was a powerful leader. He was the fifth Umayyad Caliph, ruling from Damascus.
- Abd al-Malik I (Samanid emir) (died 961) was an emir, or ruler, of the Sāmānid empire in Persia.
- Abu Marwan Abd al-Malik I Saadi (died 1578) was a Sultan of the Saadi Dynasty in Morocco.
- Abdul Malek Ukil (1924–1987) was a lawyer and politician from Bangladesh.
- Abdulmalik Dehamshe (born 1943) is an Arab-Israeli politician.
- Abdul Malik (born 1983) is a Prince of Brunei.
Sports Stars
- Abdul Malik (athlete) (born 1939) is a Pakistani sprinter, known for his speed in track and field.
- Abdul Malik Mydin (born 1975) is a Malaysian swimmer. He is famous for his achievements in the pool.
- Abdelmalek Cherrad (born 1981) is an Algerian footballer.
- Ahmed Eid Abdel Malek (born 1980) is an Egyptian footballer.
- Abdul-Malik Abu (born 1995) is an American basketball player. He plays in the Israeli Premier Basketball League.
- Abdul Malik (cricketer) (born 1998) is an Afghan cricketer.
Thinkers and Scholars
- Abd al-Malik ibn Quraib Al-Asmaʿi (around 740–828) was an important Iraqi scholar.
- Abū Merwān ’Abdal-Malik ibn Zuhr (1091–1161) was a Muslim physician. He was also a pharmacist and teacher in Al-Andalus (parts of Spain and Portugal).
- Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah (1908–1981) was a respected Indonesian Muslim scholar.
Other Notable People
- Ahmed Abdul-Malik (1927–1993) was a Sudanese-American jazz musician. He was known for his bass playing.
- Abdul Malik (physician) (1929–2023) was a Bangladeshi professor and heart doctor. He founded the National Heart Foundation.
- Abd al Malik (rapper) (born 1975) is a Congolese-French rapper.
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