When used |
Arabic Term |
English Translation |
| 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 |
Whatever Allah wills |
| 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 |