You’ll probably hear these phrases quite a bit. Familiarize yourself with them, and slowly introduce them into your own speech. Remember, saying any of these is actually an act of worship which God will reward, insha’Allah (God willing).
Phrase | Meaning | Say when… |
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Bismillah | In the name of God | you are starting a task |
Salam Alaikum…
»Wa rahmatullahi… »Wabarakatu. |
Peace be upon you
»Peace and mercy of God »Peace, mercy and blessings of God |
you are greeting a Muslim. (Each addition to the greeting is an extra level of reward) |
Alhumdulillah | Thank God | you are grateful for something (i.e. “I passed that test, alhumdulillah!”) |
SubhanAllah | Glory be to God | you are amazed at God’s will or creation (i.e. “Subhanallah that sunset it beautiful.”) |
MashahAllah | God has willed it | complimenting someone (i.e. “Your hair is nice, mashahallah.”) |
Astaghfirullah | God forgive me | you have sinned or made a mistake (i.e. “Astaghfirullah I slept past fajr prayer.”) |
Insha’Allah | God willing | you plan on doing something (i.e. “Insha’Allah I will visit you tomorrow.”) |
JazakAllah khair | May God reward you | thanking someone (i.e. “Jazakallah khair for picking me up.”) |
Waiekum | And you as well | someone says “Jazakallah khair” to you |
Sallalahu alayhi wa salam | Peace be upon him | mentioning the name of Prophet Muhammad or any of the other Prophets |
Subhannah wata Allah | Most High and Exalted | mentioning God |
La hawla wala quwata illah billah |
There is no power or strength besides God |
irritated about something |
Allahu akbar | God is Great | glorifying God, His attributes, or His will. (i.e. “God willed that I became a Muslim, Allahu Akbar.” |