On the tip of a 'Muslims' tongue -(Arabic sayings)


  •  Assalaamu Álaykum (Peace be upon you) - by way of greetings

  • Wa alaykumus salaam (peace be upon you) - in reply to the greetings

  •  Bismillah (in the name of Allah) - before making a beginning

  • Jazakallah (may Allah reward you) - for expression of thanks

  •  Fi Amanullah (may Allah protect you) - by way of saying good-bye

  •  Subhaanallah (glory be to Allah) - for praising something

  •  Insha Allah (if Allah wishes) - for expressing a desire to do something

  • Astaghfirullah (I beg Allah for forgiveness) - repenting for sins before Allah

  •  Maa shaa Allah (as Allah has willed) - for expressing appreciation of something good

  •  Alhamdulillah (praise be to Allah) - for showing gratitude to Allah after success or even after completing anything

  •  Yaa Allah (Oh Allah) - when in pain or distress, calling upon Allah and none else

  • Aameen (may it be so) - the end of a Dua or prayerInnaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon (to Allah we belong and to Him is our return) - this is uttered as an expression of sympathy of the news of some loss or some one's death

  • As salamu aleiykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh -Peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you 

  • Waleiykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh-And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you

  • Bismillah - before making a beginning In the name of Allah 

  • 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

  • Astaghfirullah - repenting for sins before Allah I beg Allah for forgiveness

  • Aameen - the end of a Dua or prayer May it be so  

  • Sal allahu aleihi wasallam  - whenever say the name of Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him (S.A.W.)

  • Alaihi salaam - whenever say the name of a prophet Peace be upon him (A.S.)

  • Radi Allah Anhu - whenever say name of male companion of the Prophet (Sahabi) May Allah be pleased with him (R.A.)

  • Radi Allah Anha - whenever 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.)

  • La hawla wala quwata illah billah - during the time of troubles There is no strength nor power except Allah

  • Fi sabi lillah - giving charity For the sake of Allah

  • "Tawakkal-tu-Allah  - rely on Allah) to solve a problem

  • Tawkkalna-Alai-Allah - we have put our trust in Allah) when you wait for a problem to be solved.

  • Rahmah Allah - Allah have Mercy on him) when you see someone in distress.

  • Na'uzhu-bi-Allah - when we seek refuge in Allah) to show your dislike.

  • Inna Lillah - we are for Allah -  when you hear about a death

  • Atqaa Allah -fear Allah - when you see someone doing a bad deed.

  • Allahu Yahdika - may Allah guide you - to forbid somebody to do something indecent.

  • Hayyak Allah - (Allah maintain your life) when you greet someone.

  • Allah Aalam - (Allah knows best) when you say something you are not sure of.

  • Tabarak Allah - (blessed be Allah) when you hear a good news

  • Hasbi Allah - (Allah will suffice me) when you are in a difficult situation.

  • Azhak Allah Sinnaka - (May Allah keep you cheerful) when you seek another Muslim with cheerful countenance.