I Seek Refuge With (الله)God From The Stoned Shaitan (Satan)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In The Name Of (الله)God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Islamic Phrases And It's Arabic Translation

Every Muslim should remember these essential expressions.

Note: Spellings may vary when translated to English

These expressions are mostly singular. For example to say 'Jazak(i) Allahu Khair" to more than one person you would 'Jazakum Allahu Khairan' and to say 'Barak Allahu feek(i)" to more than one person is "Barak Allahu Feekum"

e.g.

Masculine: Jazak Allahu Khair : جزاك اللهُ خيراً

Feminine: Jazaki Allahu Khair : جزاكِ الله خير

Plural: Jazakum Allahu Khair : جزاكم الله خير

It is fine to speak in the masculine tense when speaking to women formally.

Say/When/Translation

ALLAH Shuban Wa Tala : الله سبحان و تعالىٰ

The abbreviation after Allah (SWT) means "Subhana Wa Tala": ALLAH The Sacred and The Mighty

Assalamu 'Alaikum : السلام عليكم

when you meet a muslim

Translation: Peace be upon you

Wa'alaikum Assalam : وعليكم السلام

a Muslim greets you

Translation: And peace be upon you

Assalamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh : السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

formal and great greeting to a Muslim

Translation: May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you

Wa'alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh : و عليكم السلام والرحمة الله وبركاته

a Muslim greets you

Translation: And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you

Bismillah arRahman arRahim : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Before Making A Beginning Translation: In The Name Of ALLAH, Most Gracious Most Merciful

Jazak Allah Khairan : جزاك اللهُ خيراً

for expression of thanks

Translation: May Allah reward you with blessings

(Reply: Wa iyak(i), wa iyakum; Trans. And you)

BarakAllahu feekum بارك الله فيكم or Allah baraka feek(i) : بارك الله فيك

Responding to someone's thanks/ a way of expressing thanks

Translation: May Allah bless you

(Reply: Wa feek(i), Wa feekum; Trans.: And you)

Subhanallah : سبحان الله

for praising something

Translation: Glory be to Allah

Insha Allah Tala : ان شاء الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ

for expressing a desire to do something

Translation: If Allah wills/Through Allah's will

Astaghfirullah : استغفر الله

Repenting for sins before Allah

I beg Allah for forgiveness

Masha Allah : ماشاء الله

for expressing appreciation of something good

Translation: As Allah has willed/Praise be to Allah

Alhamdulillah : الحمد لله

for showing gratitude to Allah after success or even after completing anything

Translation: Thanks be to Allah

Ameen : امين

the end of a Dua or prayer

Translation: May it be so

Sallahu 'alayhi Tala Alahi Walahi Wa salaam : ﺻﻠﯽ الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺍٓﻟﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ

whenever say the name of Prophet Muhammad

Translation: Peace be upon him & his Family (S.A.W. & H.F.)

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon : إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

this is uttered as an expression upon hearing the news of some loss or some one's death

Translation: To Allah we belong and to Him is our return

La hawla wala quwata illah billah Hil Ilyl Azeem :لاحول ولا قوة إلا بالله العلي العظيم

during the time of troubles

Translation: There is no strength nor power except Allah

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A

ALLAHU AKBAR : الله اكبر

This statement is said by Muslims numerous times. During the call for prayer, during prayer, when they are happy, and wish to express their approval of what they hear, when they slaughter an animal, and when they want to praise a speaker, Muslims do say this expression of Allahu Akbar. Actually it is most said expression in the world. It's meaning: "Allah is the Greatest." Muslims praise Allah in every aspect of life; and as such they say Allahu Akbar.

ASSALAMU ALAIKUM : السلام عليكم

This is an expression Muslims say whenever they meet one another. It is a statement of greeting with peace. The meaning of it is: "Peace be upon you."

Muslims try to establish peace on earth even through the friendly relation of greeting and meeting one another.

The other forms are: "Assalamu 'Alalikum Wa Rahmatullah," which means:"May the peace and the Mercy of Allah be upon you," and "Assalamu Alalikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh," which means:"May the peace, the mercy, and the blessings of Allah be upon you."

ASTAGHFIRULLAH : استغفر الله

This is an expression used by a Muslim when he wants to ask Allah forgiveness. The meaning of it is: "I ask Allah forgiveness." A Muslim says this phrase many times, even when he is talking to another person. When a Muslim abstains from doing wrong, or even when he wants to prove that he is innocent of an incident he uses this expression. After every Salah (payer), a Muslim says this statement three times.

B

BARAKALLAH : بارك الله

This is an expression, which means: "May the blessings of Allah (be upon you)." When a Muslim wants to thank to another person, he uses different statements to express his thanks, appreciation, and gratitude. One of them is to say "Baraka Allah."

BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHIM : بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

This is a phrase from the Qur'an that is recited before reading the Qur'an. It is to be read immediately after one reads the phrase: "A'uzu Billahi Minashaitanir Rajim."

This phrase is also recited before doing any daily activity. The meaning of it is: "In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful."

I

IN SHA' ALLAH TALA: ان شاء الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ

When a person wishes to plan for the future, when he promises, when he makes resolutions, and when he makes a pledge, he makes them with permission and the will of Allah. For this reason, a Muslim uses the Qur'anic instructions by saying "In Sha ' Allah." The meaning of this statement is: "If Allah wills." Muslims are to strive hard and to put their trusts with Allah. They leave the results in the hands of Allah.

INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAHI RAJI'UN : انا لله وانا اليه راجعون

When a Muslim is struck with a calamity, when he loses one of his loved ones, or when he has gone bankrupt, he should be patient and say this statement, the meaning of which is: "We are from Allah and to whom we are returning."

Muslims believe that Allah is the One who gives and it is He takes away. He is testing us. Hence, a Muslim submits himself to Allah. He is grateful and thankful to Allah for whatever he gets. On the other hand, he is patient and says this expression in times of turmoil and calamity.

J

JAZAKALLAHU KHAYRAN : جزاك اللهُ خيراً

This is a statement of thanks and appreciation to be said to the person who does a favor. Instead of saying "thanks" (Shukran), the Islamic statement of thanks is to say this phrase. It's meaning is: " May Allah reward you for the good."

It is understood that human beings can't repay one another enough. Hence, it is better to request Almighty Allah to reward the person who did a favor and to give him the best.

L

LA HAWLA WA LA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAH : لاحول ولا قوة الا بالله

The meaning of this expression is: " There is no power and no strength save in Allah." This expression is read by a Muslim when he is struck by a calamity, or is taken over by a situation beyond his control. A Muslim puts his trust in the hands of Allah, and submits himself to Allah.

LA ILAHA ILLALLAH : لااله الا الله

This expression is the most important one in Islam. It is the creed that every person has to say to be considered a Muslim. It is part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of which is: " There is no lord worthy of worship except Allah."

The second part of this first pillar is to say: "Mohammedan Rasul Allah," which means:"Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."

M

MA SHA' ALLAH : ماشاء الله

This is an expression that Muslims say whenever they are excited and surprised. When they wish to express their happiness, they use such an expression. The meaning of "Ma sha' Allah" is: "Whatever Allah wants." or "Whatever Allah wants to give, He gives." This means that whenever Allah gives something good to someone, blesses him, honors him, and opens the door of success in business, a Muslim says this statement of "Ma Sha' Allah."

It has become a tradition that whenever a person constructs a building, a house, or an office, he puts a plaque on the wall or the entrance with this statement. It is a sign of thanks and appreciation from the person to Almighty Allah for whatever he was blessed with.

MUHAMMADUN RASULULLAH : محمد رسول الله

This statement is the second part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of this part is that Prophet Muhammad is the last and final prophet and messenger of Allah to mankind. He is the culmination, summation, purification of the previous prophets of Allah to humanity.

R

Radi Allah Tala 'Anhu : رضي الله ﺗﻌﺎﻟﯽٰ عنه

This is an expression to be used by Muslims whenever a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is mentioned or used in writing. The meaning of this statement is: "May Allah be pleased with him."

Muslims are taught to be respectful to the elderly and to those who contributed to the spread and success in Islam. They are to be grateful to the companions of the prophet (s.a.w.) for their sacrifices, their leadership, and their contributions. Muslims are advised to use this phrase when such names are mentioned or written.

W

WA 'ALAIKUM ASSALAM : وعليكم السلام

This is an expression that a Muslim is to say as an answer for the greeting. When a person greets another with a salutation of peace, the answer for the greeting is an answer of peace. The meaning of this statement is: "And upon you is the peace." The other expressions are: " Wa Alaikums Salam Wa Rahmatullah." and "Wa 'Alaikums Salam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh."

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if there is any mistake then i'm sorry.. i complied it from a site so i might have gone wrong.. plz feel free to correct it if you see any mistakes.. 

  Jazak Allah Khair  

This brings us to the end of this book..

Jazak Allah Khair for reading this..

Assalam O Aalikum..

-Saima Mumtaz