Allah
Arabic word for God
Al-hamdu lillah
"Praise be to Allah"
Recited when praising Allah, said upon any occasion of joy, acceptance
of an occurrence good or bad. It's also a response to 'How are you?'. Its meaning is very broad and it denotes giving thanks
to Allah as well as reaffirming that He Alone is to be praised for all that occurs.
Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim
"In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful."
Recite before any activity
A'uzu Billahi Minashaitanir Rajim
"I seek refuge from Allah from the accursed devil."
Recite before doing anything [extended
version of above]
Allahu Akbar
"Allah is the Greatest"
To praise Allah in every aspect of life
La Ilaha Illallah
"There is no God except Allah."
Part of the first pillar of Islam,
also one of the
best forms of dhikr [remembrance]
Assalamu Alaikum
"Peace be upon you"
Universal greeting for the Muslims
Wa 'Alaikumus Salam
"And upon you is the peace"
Response to previous greeting
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi
wa Barakatuh
"Peace and the Mercy and Blessings of God be upon
you"
Extended form of assalamu alaikum
Wassalaam
"And peace"
used when leaving/departing from someone
Allahu Alam
"Allah Knows (best)"
Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala (S.W.T)
Allah is free of any defects or shortcomings and is to be glorified and praised. The
second word is actually a verb that signifies that Allah is high above His creation in every aspect.
used when the name of Allah is written or pronounced [used only in reference to Allah]
La Hawla Wa La Quwwata Illa Billah
"There is no power and no strength save in Allah."
Putting all trust in Allah, even when
the
greatest distress has come onto you
P.B.U.H 'Alaihis Salam
"peace be upon him"
An invocation of security and sanctity said on behalf of the Prophets
and Messengers of Allah and the Angels that is said when hearing their names mentioned.
Sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam (SAWS)
This is a supplication to Allah that He exalt the mention of Muhammad to the high angels
and that the angels in turn praise Muhammad before Allah. This is an invocation that should be said upon mentioning or hearing
the name of the Prophet Muhammad.
In Sha' Allah
"If Allah wills"
When planning or pledging for the future,
you are doing so with the
permission of Allah
Bi'idhnillah
"With Allah's Permission"
similar to previous
Ma Sha' Allah
"What Allah has willed!"
(Usually used to express admiration of Allah's creation)
Subhaan'Allah
"Glory be to Allah"
Allah is free of any type of defect, imperfection, or shortcoming.
Barakallahu feek
"May the blessings of Allah (be upon you)."
Thanking one another
Astaghfir Allah
"I seek forgiveness from Allah"
say when repenting
Fi-sabil-Allah
"In the way of Allah"
Frequently used expression in the Qur'an, which
emphasizes that
good acts should be done exclusively
to please Allah
Fi-Amaan-Allah
"May you be in the protection of Allah"
When parting from someone
Jazak Allahu Khairan
"May Allah reward you with good"
One says this as a prayer to Allah when showing thanks to another Muslim after he performs a righteous or good
deed. (often used instead of "Thank you")
Wa iyyakum
"And you too"
response to 'jazak Allahu khairan'
Radiallahu 'anhu
"Allah be pleased with him"
Usually said
in deference to the companions of the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam upon hearing their names mentioned in
recognition of the favor that Allah has bestowed upon them as the fore bearers of the Islamic message. Sometimes rendered
(ra) or (raa) pl. 'anhum , fem. 'anhaa , du. 'anhumaa
Rahimahullah
"Allah have mercy upon him"
Said when remembering a deceased Muslim.
fem.
rahimahallah also Allahu yarhamuhu or yarhamuhaa
Ameen
"May Allah Accept"
When participating in prayer,
when someone supplicates
Ya-Allah
"Oh, Allah"
calling upon Allah
Na-uzu-billah
I seek refuge with Allah
When unpleasantness occurs
Tawak-kalto-al-Allah
"Have trust in Allah"
When a problem appears
Yar-hamok-Allah
"Allah have mercy on you"
Say this when someone else sneezes, after
you hear them
say "Alhamdulillah"
Lihub-bullah
"For the love of Allah"
When having love for someone
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilahi Raji'un
"We are from Allah and to whom we are returning."
When struck by distress or news of
a death
Jihad
Striving/Struggle
for Islam, (NOT holy war!)