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Shama (Arabic: شامة ) (also transliterated from Arabic as Shamah) is a hill in the holy city of Makkah. It was reported that Bilal ibn Rabah, one of the famous companions of the Prophet Muhammad, expressed his desire to return to his home city Makkah with the following poetry:
"Ah, shall I ever sleep the night again
Midst thyme and nard that outside Makkah grow,
And shall I drink the waters of Mahannah,
And see before me Shamah and Tafil?"
Shama (Urdu: شمع ) is a monthly magazine published from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Shama is also a charitable organization providing in-country educational opportunities for children of the African island nation of Madagascar.
'Shama' means "light" in the Urdu and Arabic languages. 'Shama' also means "landmark" in Arabic. In Hebrew, the word 'shama' means 'knowledge', with several implications. The most basic meaning of 'shama' is "to hear intelligently". The word also implies acting on and being led by what is heard. 'Shama' knowledge, therefore, is not a passive accumulation of facts, but a vibrant understanding and corresponding course of action. (Reference: Shama Foundation )
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