Every muslim should know these words, what they mean and when to say them because, we want the blessings from Allah.
Say it and what it means When to say it
As salamu aleiykum meet a muslim
Peace be upon you
Waleiykum assalam a muslim greets you
And peace be upon you
As salamu aleiykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh meet a muslim
Peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you
Waleiykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh a muslim greets you
And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you
Bismillah before we do anything
In the name of Allah
Jazakallah when we want to express thanks
May Allah reward you
JazakAllahu khair for expression of thanks
May Allah reward you for the good
BarakAllahu feekum responding to someone’s thanks
May Allah bless you
Fi Amanullah by way of saying good-bye
May Allah protect you
Subhaanallah for praising something
Glory be to Allah
Insha Allah for expressing a desire to do something
If Allah wishes
Astaghfirullah repenting for sins before Allah
I beg Allah for forgiveness
Masha Allah for expressing appreciation of something good
As Allah has willed
Alhamdulillah for showing gratitude to Allah after success or even after completing anything
Praise be to Allah
Aameen the end of a Dua or prayer
May it be so
Sal allahu aleihi wasallam whenever we say the name of Prophet Muhammad
Peace be upon him (S.A.W.)
Alaihi salaam whenever we say the name of a prophet or an angel
Peace be upon him (A.S.)
Radi Allah Anhu whenever we say name of male companion of the Prophet (Sahabi)
May Allah be pleased with him (R.A.)
Radi Allah Anha whenever we say name of female companion of the Prophet
May Allah be pleased with her (R.A.)
Radi Allah Anhum Plural form of saying companions of the Prophet
May Allah be pleased with them (R.A.)
Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon this is uttered as an expression of sympathy of the news of loss or some one's death
To Allah we belong and to Him is our return
La hawla wala quwata illah billah during the time of hardship
There is no strength nor power except Allah
Al hamdu lillah after sneezing
Praise be to Allah
Yar hamukallah someone else sneezes
May Allah have mercy on you
Fi sabi lillah giving charity
For the sake of Allah
Can you send us some more words in Arabic and their meanings Insha'Allah
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