14 Muḥarram '44 — Da'wah

Islamic Expressions and Their English Meanings

Bismillāhir-Raḥmānir-Raḥīm

This short article will include some commonly used Islamic expressions, their english meanings, and their responses:

Expression:

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh — May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.

Response to Above Expression:

Walaikum Salam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh — May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you too.

Expression:

Alhamdulillah — Praise be to Allah.

Expression:

Mashallah — What Allah has willed.

Expression:

Inshallah — If Allah wills.

Expression:

Barakallahu Feekum — May Allah bless you.

Response to Above Expression:

Wa Feekum Barakallah — And May Allah bless you too.

Expression:

Jazakallahu Khairan — May Allah reward you with goodness.

Response to Above Expression:

Wa Iyyak — And to you too.

Expression:

Subhanallah — Free is Allah from all deficiencies.

Expression:

Allahu Akbar — Allah is The Greatest.

Expression:

Astaghfirullah — I seek forgiveness from Allah.

Expression:

Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam — May Allah's peace and blessings be upon him. (for when mentioning the Prophet ﷺ)

Expression:

Radi Allahu Anhu — May Allah be pleased with him. (for when mentioning male companions of the Prophet ﷺ)

Expression:

Radi Allahu Anha — May Allah be pleased with her. (for when mentioning female companions of the Prophet ﷺ)

Expression:

Rahimahullah — May Allah have mercy on him. (for when mentioning scholars or people of Islam who aren't currently alive)

Expression:

Alayhi Salam — Peace be upon him. (for when mentioning the Prophets)

Conclusion

In conclusion, this article includes islamic expressions that may be used in various occasions, like saying Alhamdulillah for a blessing.

May Allah bless you, and shukran.