Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Arabic/Islamic Phrases

Assalamu alaykum. - Peace be upon you.
Wa alaikumus salam. - And peace be upon you. (reply to above)
Allahu akbar. - Allah is greater. (takbir)
Al hamdu lilah wa shukru lillah. - Praise belongs to Allah and all thanks to Allah.
Bismillah ar rahman ar rahim. - In Allah’s name, most gracious, most merciful.
Insh’Allah. - If Allah wills. (referring to a future action)
Mash’Allah. - What Allah wishes. (indicates good omen)

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