There are many Arabic phrases used in Islam, many of which are used everyday. Please see below a selection of such phrases for your reference. | ||
Arabic Phrase | Meaning | When To Use |
"Bismillah Ar Rahman Ar Raheem" | In the name of Allah (swt) the Beneficiemt the Merciful | Before starting any task |
"Assalamun Alaikum" | Peace be upon you | When greeting someone |
"Wa Alaykum Assalam" | And upon you be peace | When returning a greeting |
"Insha'Allah" | If Allah (swt) Wills | When mentioning something that will be done in the future |
"Ya Allah" | Oh Allah (swt) | In times of distress |
"Alhamdulillah" | Praise be to Allah (swt) | When happy (or sad) about something & on sneezing |
"Subhan'Allah" | Glory to Allah (swt) | When praising something |
"Astaghferullah" | Allah(swt) forgive | When saying sorry to Allah(swt) for a sin |
"Masha'Allah" | As Allah (swt) Willed | When appreciating something |
"Jazak'Allah" | May Allah(swt) reward you | When thanking someone |
"Naa'dhubillah" | Allah(swt) protect us | When you see/hear something bad |
"Allahu Akbar" | Allah (swt) is Greater | On hearing/seeing something |
"Yarhamuk'Allah" | Allah (swt) have mercy upon you | When someone says 'Alhumdulillah' after sneezing |
"Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon" | To Allah(swt) we belong and to Him we return | On hearing of a death or tragedy |
"Fee sabi'lillah" | In Allah's(swt) faith | When giving to charity |