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~Obsidian~
5th March 2009, 09:46 PM
Hiya all,

Just a thread to translate the words/phrases that the muslim members of the forum use from time to time - hope it's helpful!

Nicked it from ummah (http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3108588#post3108588)

Islamic Phrases for Daily Use





The following are some of the phrases that are in everyday usage





When starting to do something Bis-Millah In the name of Allah

When greeting someone Assalamu-.Alaikum Peace be unto you

When replying to a greeting Wa alaikum mus Salaam And unto you be peace

When intending to do something Insha-Allah If Allah wills

When something is being praised Subhaan-Allah Glory be to Allah

When in pain and distress Ya-Allah O Allah!

When expressing appreciation Masha -Allah By Allah's will

When thanking someone Jazak-Allah May Allah reward you

When awakening from sleep La-Ilaha-Illallah There is no God but Allah

When taking an oath Wallah or Bellah By Allah

When sneezing Alhamdo-Lillah All praise is due to Allah

When someone else sneezes Yar-Hamok-Allah Allah have Mercy on you

When repenting of a sin Astagh-Ferulah I seek Allah’s forgiveness

When giving to charity Fi-Sabi-Lillah In the path of Allah

When having love for someone Lihub-Allah For the love of Allah

When getting married Aman-To_Billah I believe in Allah

When parting from someone Fi-Amaan-Allah In the trust of Allah

When a problem appears Tawak-Kalto-Al-Allah Trust in Allah

When unpleasantness occurs Na- Uzo-Billah We seek refuge in Allah

When pleasantness appears Fata-Barak-Allah May Allah bless you

When participating in prayer Ameen Let it be so

When news of a death is received Inna-Lillahi Wa-Inna Ilahi Raji-un From Allah we came and to Him is our eventual return

dhakiyya
5th March 2009, 10:27 PM
cool :)

in Arabic class though, I learned that Ma sha' Allah means "by Allah's will" or, by implication, the good thing you are speaking of happened because Allah wills it.

~Obsidian~
5th March 2009, 11:31 PM
Okey pokey dhakiyya, I've edited it, thank you for correcting me

farah
25th March 2009, 12:02 AM
Oh this is helpful even for me I don't know some of the phrases like Fata-Barak-Allah, jazakAllah khayran

Kirsten
28th March 2009, 01:10 AM
I wonder if this was posted with me in mind ;)

Thanks so much - I really appreciate it! It'll help me a lot with figuring out what people are saying :)