Muslims all throughout the world regularly use the following Islamic expressions. Muslims seem to express themselves religiously in many aspects of daily life, from basic greetings to making plans for the future. A selection of the most common Arabic phrases Allah are included in the below. I hope this helps you become familiar with some Arabic terms.
1.A-ozu billahi mena shaitaan Arrajeem (أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم):
Translation: I seek refuge in Allah from the cursed Satan “shaitan”.
Significance: This phrase is used mainly when feeling unsafe or before entering unsafe places, or when scared by something (a bad dream …).
2.Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim (بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم):
Translation: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.”
Significance: This phrase is recited at the beginning of each chapter (Surah) in the Quran. It serves as a reminder of Allah’s mercy and compassion, emphasizing the importance of seeking His blessings and guidance in all endeavors. It is also read before starting any job in order to seek Allah’s mercy.
3.Alhamdulillah (الحمد لله):
Translation: “Praise be to Allah.”
Significance: This expression of gratitude is frequently use in daily life and prayers. It acknowledges that all praise and thanks are due to Allah, recognizing His role as the ultimate source of blessings.
4.Allahu Akbar (الله أكبر):
Translation: “Allah is the Greatest.”
Significance: This Arabic phrases is often use to express the greatness, supremacy, and majesty of Allah. It is commonly recite in various contexts, including during prayers and moments of awe or amazement.
5.SubhanAllah (سبحان الله):
Translation: “Glory be to Allah” or “Allah is free from imperfections.”
Significance: This phrase is a form of praise and acknowledgment of Allah’s perfection and holiness. It is utter in moments of admiration, wonder, or when acknowledging the beauty of Allah’s creation.
6.Ashokrulillah (الشكر لله):
Translation: Thanks to Allah.
Significance: This phrase is use usually to express satisfaction, or after having finished eating… or if someone asks you how you are and you want to express that you’re satisfy.
7.Alhamdulillah w Ashokrulillah (الحمد لله و الشكر لله):
Translation: Praise and Thanks to Allah.
Significance: This phrase is use usually to express satisfaction, or after having finish eating… or if someone asks you how you are and you want to express that you’re satisfy.
8.Mashallah (ما شاء الله):
Translation: What Allah wishes.
Significance: This phrase used to express amazement almost like Subhanallah except that Mashallah is mainly for positive amazement, like if someone tells you “I have a daughter and she is 9” you can simply reply “mashallah” then add something if you want.
9.Inshallah (إن شاء الله):
Translation: If Allah wills.
Significance: This phrase is usually use to refer to planning to do a future action, I will do this … if Allah wills it.
10.Rahimakallah. رحمك الله
Translation: May Allah have mercy on you, or May Allah bless you, the equivalent of “bless you”.
Significance: This phrase is use when you sneeze, it is said after someone sneezes.
11.Yarhamuka Allah (يرحمك الله):
Translation: May Allah have mercy on you “bless you”.
Significance: This phrase is often recite in reply to same as the one above, and used in the same situations.
12.Yahdikumu Allah wa Yuslihu balakum (يهديكم الله و يصلح بالكم):
Translation: May Allah guide you and set your affairs right.
Significance: This is use usually as an answer to someone who said “Rahimakallah” or “Yarhamuka Allah” to you after you sneezed.
13.Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ):
Translation: “Surely, we belong to Allah and to Him shall we return.”
Significance: This phrase is often recite in times of difficulty, loss, or grief. It reflects the acknowledgment of life’s transient nature and the belief that ultimately, all beings belong to Allah and will return to Him.
14.La ilaha illallah (لا إله إلا الله):
Translation: “There is no god but Allah.”
Significance: This fundamental declaration of monotheism is the core tenet of Islamic faith. Uttered in the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, it emphasizes the oneness of Allah and the rejection of any partners or rivals.
15.Muhammadun Rasulu Allah (محمد رسول الله):
Translation: Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
Significance: This fundamental declaration usually comes after La ilaha illa Allah.
16.Astagfirullah (أستغفر الله):
Translation: “I seek forgiveness from Allah” or “May Allah forgive me.”
Significance 1: This phrase is used to seek forgiveness for one’s sins and shortcomings. It reflects the humility and repentance of a believer turning to Allah for pardon.
Significance 2: This phrase is commonly used when you think you did something wrong (a sin, cursed …).
17.Bismillah Awaluhu wa Akhiruhu (بسم الله أوله و أخره):
Translation: In the name of Allah, at its beginning and at its end.
Significance: This phrase is used mainly when someone forgets to say Bismillah before starting a meal and remembers that in the middle of the meal.
18.Jazaka Allahu Khairan (جزاك الله خيرا):
Translation: May Allah reward you with all good.
Significance: This phrase is said when someone does something good to you (gives you something, helps you with something …)
19.Assalamu Alaikom (السلام عليكم):
Translation: Peace be upon you.
Significance: This phrase is a way of greetings use more widely and can be the equivalent of “hi, hello, good morning/ afternoon/ evening, good-bye, bye …) so it’s basically a way to greet and can be use in farewells.
20.Assalamu Alaikom warahmatu Allahi wa barakatuhu (السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته):
Translation: Peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy and blessings.
Significance: This is a full equivalent of the above mentioned greeting “Assalamu Alaikom”. If is consider to be more polite and more rewarding to use it.
21.Baraka Allahu fika (بارك الله فيك):
Translation: May Allah bestow his blessings on you.
Significance: This phrase is use to wish someone blessings from Allah especially in return to a favor done by that person, the equivalent to “thank you very much”.
22.Tawakkalna ala Allah (توكلنا على الله):
Translation: I place my “absolute” trust on Allah.
Significance: This phrase is use before doing something, just like “bismillah”, they can even be use together. Used often when driving.
23.Ya Allah! (يا ألله):
Translation: Oh Allah!
Significance: This phrase is usually to ask Allah something. Sometimes used while doing something, like when lifting something heavy you say it to ask Allah for power, or if you’re in pain and you ask Allah to give you strength to bear that pain.
25.Ya Rab! (يا رب):
Translation: Oh Allah!
Significance: This phrase is used the same way as the one above “Ya Allah”. No difference at all.
25.Allahu A’lam (الله أعلم):
Translation: Allah knows best.
Significance: This Arabic phrases Allah is said when not sure about something, or simply don’t know, could be the equivalent of “I don’t know.” “is it going to rain tomorrow?” – Allahu A’lam!
These Arabic phrases Allah from the Quran encapsulate the spiritual essence of Islam and have a profound impact on the daily lives and practices of millions of people around the world. They serve as a constant reminder of the importance of faith, gratitude, and submission to the will of Allah.