Ini kisah benar..kisah seorang gadis Melayu, beragama Islam, tapi cetek pengetahuan tentang agama. Ceritanya begini, di sebuah negeri yang melaksanakan dasar 'Membangun Bersama Islam', kerap kali pihak berkuasa tempatan menjalankan pemeriksaan mengejut di premis-premis perniagaan dan kompleks beli-belah, untuk memastikan para pekerja di premis berkenaan menutup aurat.
Aku tak pasti berapa jumlah denda yang dikenakan sekiranya didapati melakukan kesalahan, tapi selalunya merekaakan diberi amaran bagi kesalahan pertama, dan didenda jika didapati masih enggan mematuhi garis panduan yang ditetapkan. Lazimnya dalam setiap operasi sebegini, seorang ustaz ditugaskan bersama dengan para pegawai pihak berkuasa tempatan. Tugasnya adalah untuk menyampaikan nasihat secara berhemah, kerana hukuman dan denda semata-mata tidak mampu memberi kesan yang mendalam.
Dalam satu insiden, ketika operasi yang dijalankan sekitar 2005, seorang gadis yang bekerja di salah satu lot premis perniagaan di Pasaraya Billion telah didapati melakukan kesalahan tidak menutup aurat. Maka dia pun kena denda la...setelah surat saman dihulurkan oleh pegawai PBT, ustaz ni pun bagi la nasihat, "..lepas ni diharap saudari insaf dan dapat mematuhi peraturan..peraturan ni bukan semata-mata peraturan majlis perbandaran, tapi menutup aurat ni termasuk perintah Allah. Ringkasnya, kalau taat segala perintahNya, pasti Dia akan membalas dengan nikmat di syurga..kalau derhaka tak nak patuhi perintahNya,takut nanti tak sempat bertaubat, bakal mendapat azab di neraka Allah. Tuhan Maha Penyayang, Dia sendiri tak mahu kita campakkan diri ke dalam neraka..."
Gadis tersebut yang dari awal mendiamkan diri,tiba-tiba membentak "Kalau Tuhan tu betul-betul baik, kenapa buat neraka ? Kenapa tak boleh sediakan syurga je? Macam tu ke Tuhan Maha Penyayang?" Mungkin dari tadi dia dah panas telinga, tak tahan dengar nasihat ustaz tu..dah la hati panas kena denda sebab dia tak pakai tudung..
Ustaz tu terkedu sekejap. Bahaya budak ni. Kalau dibiarkan boleh rosak akidah dia. Setelah habis gadis tu membebel, ustaz tu pun jawab: "Dik, kalau Tuhan tak buat neraka, saya tak jadi ustaz. Berapa sen sangat gaji saya sekarang. Baik saya jadi tokey judi, atau bapa ayam.. hidup senang, lepas mati pun tak risau sebab gerenti masuk syurga. Mungkin awak ni pun saya boleh culik dan jual jadi pelacur. Kalau awak nak lari, saya bunuh je. Takpe, sebab neraka tak ada. Nanti kita berdua jumpa lagi kat syurga..Kan Tuhan tu baik?"
Gadis tu terkejut. Tergamak seorang ustaz cakap macam tu? Sedang dia terpinga-pinga dengan muka confused, ustaz tu pun jelaskan:"perkara macam tadi akan berlaku kalau Tuhan hanya sediakan syurga. Orang baik,orang jahat, semua masuk syurga..maka apa guna jadi orang baik? Jadi orang jahat lebih seronok. Manusia tak perlu lagi diuji sebab semua orang akan 'lulus' percuma. Pembunuh akan jumpa orang yang dibunuh dalam syurga..perogol akan bertemu lagi dengan mangsa rogol disyurga..lepas tu boleh rogol lagi kalau dia nak.. takde siapa yang terima hukuman. Sebab Tuhan itu 'baik'. Adakah Tuhan macam ni yang kita nak? Awak rasa, adil ke?"; tanya ustaz.
"Ah..mana adil macam tu. Orang jahat takkan la terlepas camtu je.." rungut si gadis.
Ustaz tersenyum dan menyoal lagi: "Bila tuhan tak adil, boleh ke dianggap baik?"
Gadis tu terdiam.
Ustaz mengakhiri kata-katanya: "Adik, saya bagi nasihat ni kerana kasih sesama umat Islam. Allah itu Maha Penyayang, tapi Dia juga Maha Adil. Sebab tu neraka perlu wujud. Untuk menghukum hamba-hambaNya yang derhaka, yang menzalimi diri sendiri dan juga orang lain. Saya rasa awak dah faham sekarang. Kita sedang diuji kat atas dunia ni. Jasad kita bahkan segala-galanya milik Allah, maka bukan HAK kita untuk berpakaian sesuka hati kita. Ingatlah; semuanya dipinjamkan olehNya, sebagai amanah dan ujian..semoga kita dapat bersabar dalam mentaati segala perintahNya, untuk kebaikan diri kita jugak. Assalamu'alaikum."
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tenanglah dikau wahai hati...
Hari-hari kita buat baik. Kita tolong orang. Kita sedekah dekat orang. Kita buat macam-macam. Tapi kenapa kita tak dapat nak rasa kemanisan setiap perbuatan yang kita lakukan tu? Hati kita tetap jugak tak tenang. Kenapa ye? Sebab dalam hati kita tak ada sifat ikhlas. Mulut cakap ikhlas, hati kata lain. Macam mana tu? Kita tolong orang sebab nak harapkan balasan. Nakkan pujian. Nakkan nama. Kita riak dengan setiap kebaikan yang kita buat. Macam mana hati nak tenang? Bila dapat kejayaan, kita bangga dengan apa yang kita ada. Mula nak menunjuk-nunjuk dekat orang. Sampai lupa siapa sebenarnya yang bagi kejayaan tu dekat kita.
Alangkah tidak malunya kita..., Allah ciptakan kita sebagai khalifah di bumi ni. Kitalah sebaik-baik kejadian yang Allah pernah ciptakan sehinggakan semua makhluk sujud pada bapa kita, Nabi Adam kecuali Iblis Laknatullah. Betapa Allah muliakan kejadian manusia. Tapi, kita sendiri tidak memelihara diri kita. Kita lupa tanggungjawab kita sebagai hamba. Kita lupa kepada yang mencipta diri kita. Bahkan, kita alpa dengan nikmat yang ada. Nabi Muhammad s.a.w, pada saat malaikat ingin mencabut nyawa Baginda, Baginda masih memikirkan umat-umatnya. Ummati! Ummati! Sampai begitu sekali sayang Rasulullah pada kita. Tapi kita....? Kita lupa pada Baginda Rasul. Berat benar lidah kita nak berselawat ke atas baginda. Macam mana hati kita nak tenang?
Lembutkanlah hati kita. Tundukkan lah diri kita pada Allah. Bersyukur dengan nikmat yang Allah pinjamkan pada kita. Semua itu tidak akan kekal. Bila-bila masa Allah boleh tarik balik semua itu. Ikhlas kan lah hati dalam setiap perkara yang kita buat.
Sesungguhnya, hanya Allah sahaja yang berkuasa menilai keikhlasan hati kita. Insya Allah, kita akan dapat merasai kelazatan halawatul iman itu sendiri. Tenanglah dikau wahai hati...
Alangkah tidak malunya kita..., Allah ciptakan kita sebagai khalifah di bumi ni. Kitalah sebaik-baik kejadian yang Allah pernah ciptakan sehinggakan semua makhluk sujud pada bapa kita, Nabi Adam kecuali Iblis Laknatullah. Betapa Allah muliakan kejadian manusia. Tapi, kita sendiri tidak memelihara diri kita. Kita lupa tanggungjawab kita sebagai hamba. Kita lupa kepada yang mencipta diri kita. Bahkan, kita alpa dengan nikmat yang ada. Nabi Muhammad s.a.w, pada saat malaikat ingin mencabut nyawa Baginda, Baginda masih memikirkan umat-umatnya. Ummati! Ummati! Sampai begitu sekali sayang Rasulullah pada kita. Tapi kita....? Kita lupa pada Baginda Rasul. Berat benar lidah kita nak berselawat ke atas baginda. Macam mana hati kita nak tenang?
Lembutkanlah hati kita. Tundukkan lah diri kita pada Allah. Bersyukur dengan nikmat yang Allah pinjamkan pada kita. Semua itu tidak akan kekal. Bila-bila masa Allah boleh tarik balik semua itu. Ikhlas kan lah hati dalam setiap perkara yang kita buat.
Sesungguhnya, hanya Allah sahaja yang berkuasa menilai keikhlasan hati kita. Insya Allah, kita akan dapat merasai kelazatan halawatul iman itu sendiri. Tenanglah dikau wahai hati...
Monday, November 21, 2011
Berkata-kata baiklah...
Dengan nama Allah yang maha pemurah lagi maha penyayang...
"Aku bukan baik sangat.Tak layak pun nak cakap benda2 islamik ni",kata si A.Nadanya bercampur baur seolah2 mengkritik dirinya sendiri.
"Aku takdela jahat sangat.Jahat2 aku pun,aku pandai solat lagi.Cakap pun takdela jahat2 sangat",luah si B.
"Paling2 kurang pun aku pakai tudung,tak macam ko yang free hair tu",getus si C.Kata2 perlinya memuncak.Terasa puas dapat diluahkn.
Kita sering mendengar perbualan sebegini.Pernahkah kita terfikir,siapa kita untuk menilai kebaikan dan keburukan diri sendiri?Adakah kalimah2 "aku bukan baik sangat", "aku memang jahat pun", atau berbagai lagi kata2 kesat kepada diri sendiri adalah satu kepuasan?Tanpa kita sedar,kita seolah2 berlagak seperti tuhan untuk mengklasifikasikan sejauh mana baik atau buruk diri sendiri.Kita memang wajar merendahkan diri dan menjauhi riak, tetapi tidaklah keterlaluan sehingga boleh menggambarkan keaiban diri.
Allah menyuruh kita supaya muhasabah diri dan banyak2 menghitung kesalahan sendiri bukanlah semata2 menghitung kesalahan, tapi memperbaiki diri ke arah lebih baik adalah lebih bermakna.
Kata2 hikmah:
Orang yang RUGI adalah orang yang hari ini SAMA seperti hari semalam. Orang yang BERUNTUNG adalah orang yang hari ini LEBIH BAIK dari hari semalam. Orang yang CELAKA adalah orang yang hari ini LEBIH TERUK dari hari semalam.
Kekadang ada sampai merasakan 'hebatnya' tahap keimanan pada diri sendiri.
"Aku tahu aku kurang beriman.Tapi niat aku baik".
"At least aku sedar diri.Takdela hipokrit macam ko.Aku sedar aku tak baik mane pun",luah si D.
Sejauh mana kita faham erti hipokrit?
Hipokritkah mereka pabila...
....pakai tudung melabuhkan sampai ke dada.
....solat di awal waktu.
....dengar ceramah harian/mingguan di masjid2 berdekatan.
....join aktiviti islamik anjuran badan2 NGO atau mana2 persatuan.
....pakai arm sock,sock..(bagi perempuan).
....pakai baju longgar sikit,tidak menampakkan susuk tubuh.
....tak join majlis yang mengandungi percampuran lelaki perempuan yang berlebihan.(ikhtilat).
....hanya balas mesej atau panggilan lelaki/perempuan kerana hal penting.
....tidak berlebihan dalam bersolek atau berpakaian.(tabarruj).
....post status2 islamik di wall fb,blog,twitter dan sebagainya sebagai peringatan bersama.
....bercakap perkara2 yang baik sahaja.Kurangkan mengumpat.
Adakah mereka hipokrit?Atau mereka menjaga adab sebagai seorang muslim.Islam mengajar umatnya supaya taat pada perintah Allah.Tatkala rukun islam pertama keluar dari mulut kita,iaitu lafaz kalimah syahadah terungkap di bibir kita, saat itulah setiap perkara yang menjadi tuntutan kepada seorang muslim wajib dipatuhi.
"Kenapa nak solat kalau tak ikhlas?Berdosa kalau tak ikhlas",kata si E.
"Tak payah nak buat2 baik pakai sopan2.Kalau dah jahat tu,jahat jugakla",herdik si F.
"Kata2 melambangkan peribadi seseorang"-alhikmah-
Apa pandangan kita kalau mendengar kata2 kasar sebegini?Pastinya kita fikir mereka ni bukan orang baik2,tiada adab,kurang ilmu dan didikan agama serta sebagainya.Pastinya semua sangkaan yang kurang baik bermain di minda.Jadi waspada kata2 kita di mana2 pun.Walaupun di wall komen2 fb,kata2 melambangkan peribadi.Berkata2 baik bukanlah kerana hipokrit,tapi kerana memahami adab dan tatasusila yang diajarkan dalam islam.
Sabda rasulullah:
"Kata2 yang baik adalah suatu sedekah".
Jadi jangan tunggu bila duit penuh di poket baru nak bersedekah.Tapi bersedekahlah selalu dengan mengungkapkan kata2 yang baik.Itulah ajaran islam,begitu cantik,begitu indah.
"Aku tak boleh nak jadi baik dah.Susah la.Nanti kawan2 aku semua tak nak kawan dah dengan aku",si G melabelkan dirinya sendiri.
Siapa yang akan mengubah kita untuk menjadi lebih baik?Adakah kita sehebat Allah?Astaghfirullah.Istighfarlah sahabat.Keindahan itu milik Allah.Kecantikan itu milik Allah jua.Maka mengapa kita menghukum diri sendiri dengan pelbagai tomahan?Adakah sekadar untuk kepuasan sementara atau untuk memuaskan nafsu amarah yang menguasai diri?
Bersangka baik lah dengan Allah yang maha pengasih lagi maha penyayang.KeampunanNYA mendahului murkaNYA.Jadi,mengapa diri dihina sebegini rakus?Allah murka orang yang menzalimi diri sendiri."Tak boleh jadi baik", "tak layak pakai sebegini", "tak layak cakap begini", adakah kita tidak percaya Allah maha berkuasa?Di mana keimanan kita dalam rukun iman yang kita imani iaitu PERCAYA KEPADA ALLAH?Percayalah Allah maha berkuasa dan maha berkehendak.
Tiada satu pun perkara yang menjadi keberatan pada Allah.Tatkala hati meminta untuk memohon,pintalah sepenuh hati.Bukan meminta dengan sombong,tapi pintalah dengan kerendahan hati yang betul2 kudus memohon pertolongan dariNYA.
"Ya Allah, pinjamkanku kekuatanMU, kesabaranMU, sifat pengasih dan penyayangMU dalam diriku menghadapi ujian di dunia ini.Tingkatkanlah keimananku padamu dalam menghadapi ujian yang telah Engkau tetapkan. Selangkah ku lalai menjauhiMU, tariklah aku mendekatiMU seribu langkah.Sesungguhnya Engkau maha pengasih, maha penyayang dan maha menerima taubat."
Ameen ya rabb.
"Aku bukan baik sangat.Tak layak pun nak cakap benda2 islamik ni",kata si A.Nadanya bercampur baur seolah2 mengkritik dirinya sendiri.
"Aku takdela jahat sangat.Jahat2 aku pun,aku pandai solat lagi.Cakap pun takdela jahat2 sangat",luah si B.
"Paling2 kurang pun aku pakai tudung,tak macam ko yang free hair tu",getus si C.Kata2 perlinya memuncak.Terasa puas dapat diluahkn.
Kita sering mendengar perbualan sebegini.Pernahkah kita terfikir,siapa kita untuk menilai kebaikan dan keburukan diri sendiri?Adakah kalimah2 "aku bukan baik sangat", "aku memang jahat pun", atau berbagai lagi kata2 kesat kepada diri sendiri adalah satu kepuasan?Tanpa kita sedar,kita seolah2 berlagak seperti tuhan untuk mengklasifikasikan sejauh mana baik atau buruk diri sendiri.Kita memang wajar merendahkan diri dan menjauhi riak, tetapi tidaklah keterlaluan sehingga boleh menggambarkan keaiban diri.
Allah menyuruh kita supaya muhasabah diri dan banyak2 menghitung kesalahan sendiri bukanlah semata2 menghitung kesalahan, tapi memperbaiki diri ke arah lebih baik adalah lebih bermakna.
Kata2 hikmah:
Orang yang RUGI adalah orang yang hari ini SAMA seperti hari semalam. Orang yang BERUNTUNG adalah orang yang hari ini LEBIH BAIK dari hari semalam. Orang yang CELAKA adalah orang yang hari ini LEBIH TERUK dari hari semalam.
Kekadang ada sampai merasakan 'hebatnya' tahap keimanan pada diri sendiri.
"Aku tahu aku kurang beriman.Tapi niat aku baik".
"At least aku sedar diri.Takdela hipokrit macam ko.Aku sedar aku tak baik mane pun",luah si D.
Sejauh mana kita faham erti hipokrit?
Hipokritkah mereka pabila...
....pakai tudung melabuhkan sampai ke dada.
....solat di awal waktu.
....dengar ceramah harian/mingguan di masjid2 berdekatan.
....join aktiviti islamik anjuran badan2 NGO atau mana2 persatuan.
....pakai arm sock,sock..(bagi perempuan).
....pakai baju longgar sikit,tidak menampakkan susuk tubuh.
....tak join majlis yang mengandungi percampuran lelaki perempuan yang berlebihan.(ikhtilat).
....hanya balas mesej atau panggilan lelaki/perempuan kerana hal penting.
....tidak berlebihan dalam bersolek atau berpakaian.(tabarruj).
....post status2 islamik di wall fb,blog,twitter dan sebagainya sebagai peringatan bersama.
....bercakap perkara2 yang baik sahaja.Kurangkan mengumpat.
Adakah mereka hipokrit?Atau mereka menjaga adab sebagai seorang muslim.Islam mengajar umatnya supaya taat pada perintah Allah.Tatkala rukun islam pertama keluar dari mulut kita,iaitu lafaz kalimah syahadah terungkap di bibir kita, saat itulah setiap perkara yang menjadi tuntutan kepada seorang muslim wajib dipatuhi.
"Kenapa nak solat kalau tak ikhlas?Berdosa kalau tak ikhlas",kata si E.
"Tak payah nak buat2 baik pakai sopan2.Kalau dah jahat tu,jahat jugakla",herdik si F.
"Kata2 melambangkan peribadi seseorang"-alhikmah-
Apa pandangan kita kalau mendengar kata2 kasar sebegini?Pastinya kita fikir mereka ni bukan orang baik2,tiada adab,kurang ilmu dan didikan agama serta sebagainya.Pastinya semua sangkaan yang kurang baik bermain di minda.Jadi waspada kata2 kita di mana2 pun.Walaupun di wall komen2 fb,kata2 melambangkan peribadi.Berkata2 baik bukanlah kerana hipokrit,tapi kerana memahami adab dan tatasusila yang diajarkan dalam islam.
Sabda rasulullah:
"Kata2 yang baik adalah suatu sedekah".
Jadi jangan tunggu bila duit penuh di poket baru nak bersedekah.Tapi bersedekahlah selalu dengan mengungkapkan kata2 yang baik.Itulah ajaran islam,begitu cantik,begitu indah.
"Aku tak boleh nak jadi baik dah.Susah la.Nanti kawan2 aku semua tak nak kawan dah dengan aku",si G melabelkan dirinya sendiri.
Siapa yang akan mengubah kita untuk menjadi lebih baik?Adakah kita sehebat Allah?Astaghfirullah.Istighfarlah sahabat.Keindahan itu milik Allah.Kecantikan itu milik Allah jua.Maka mengapa kita menghukum diri sendiri dengan pelbagai tomahan?Adakah sekadar untuk kepuasan sementara atau untuk memuaskan nafsu amarah yang menguasai diri?
Bersangka baik lah dengan Allah yang maha pengasih lagi maha penyayang.KeampunanNYA mendahului murkaNYA.Jadi,mengapa diri dihina sebegini rakus?Allah murka orang yang menzalimi diri sendiri."Tak boleh jadi baik", "tak layak pakai sebegini", "tak layak cakap begini", adakah kita tidak percaya Allah maha berkuasa?Di mana keimanan kita dalam rukun iman yang kita imani iaitu PERCAYA KEPADA ALLAH?Percayalah Allah maha berkuasa dan maha berkehendak.
Tiada satu pun perkara yang menjadi keberatan pada Allah.Tatkala hati meminta untuk memohon,pintalah sepenuh hati.Bukan meminta dengan sombong,tapi pintalah dengan kerendahan hati yang betul2 kudus memohon pertolongan dariNYA.
"Ya Allah, pinjamkanku kekuatanMU, kesabaranMU, sifat pengasih dan penyayangMU dalam diriku menghadapi ujian di dunia ini.Tingkatkanlah keimananku padamu dalam menghadapi ujian yang telah Engkau tetapkan. Selangkah ku lalai menjauhiMU, tariklah aku mendekatiMU seribu langkah.Sesungguhnya Engkau maha pengasih, maha penyayang dan maha menerima taubat."
Ameen ya rabb.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
5 perkara yang patut kita fahami...
Kubur Setiap Hari Menyeru Manusia Sebanyak Lima (5) Kali:
1. Aku rumah yang terpencil, maka kamu akan senang dengan selalu membaca Al-Quran.
2. Aku rumah yang gelap, maka terangilah aku dengan selalu solat malam.
3. Aku rumah penuh dengan tanah dan debu, bawalah amal soleh yang menjadi hamparan.
4. Aku rumah ular berbisa, maka bawalah amalan Bismillah sebagai penawar.
5. Aku rumah pertanyaan Munkar dan Nakir,maka banyaklah bacaan "Laa ilahaillallah, Muhammadar Rasulullah", supaya kamu dapat jawapan kepadanya.
Lima Jenis Racun dan Lima Penawarnya:
1. Dunia itu racun, zuhud itu ubatnya.
2. Harta itu racun, zakat itu ubatnya.
3. Perkataan yang sia-sia itu racun, zikir itu ubatnya.
4. Seluruh umur itu racun, taat itu ubatnya.
5. Seluruh tahun itu racun, Ramadhan itu ubatnya.
Nabi Muhammad S.A.W bersabda: "Ada 4 di pandang sebagai ibu ", iaitu:
1. Ibu dari segala UBAT adalah SEDIKIT MAKAN.
2. Ibu dari segala ADAB adalah SEDIKIT BERBICARA.
3. Ibu dari segala IBADAT adalah TAKUT BUAT DOSA.
4. Ibu dari segala CITA CITA adalah SABAR.
Berpesan-pesanlah kepada kebenaran dan kesabaran.
Beberapa kata renungan dari Qur'an:
Orang Yang Tidak Melakukan Solat:
Subuh : Dijauhkan cahaya muka yang bersinar
Zuhor : Tidak diberikan berkah dalam rezekinya
Asar : Dijauhkan dari kesihatan/kekuatan
Maghrib : Tidak diberi santunan oleh anak-anaknya.
Isyak : Dijauhkan kedamaian dalam tidurnya.
1. Aku rumah yang terpencil, maka kamu akan senang dengan selalu membaca Al-Quran.
2. Aku rumah yang gelap, maka terangilah aku dengan selalu solat malam.
3. Aku rumah penuh dengan tanah dan debu, bawalah amal soleh yang menjadi hamparan.
4. Aku rumah ular berbisa, maka bawalah amalan Bismillah sebagai penawar.
5. Aku rumah pertanyaan Munkar dan Nakir,maka banyaklah bacaan "Laa ilahaillallah, Muhammadar Rasulullah", supaya kamu dapat jawapan kepadanya.
Lima Jenis Racun dan Lima Penawarnya:
1. Dunia itu racun, zuhud itu ubatnya.
2. Harta itu racun, zakat itu ubatnya.
3. Perkataan yang sia-sia itu racun, zikir itu ubatnya.
4. Seluruh umur itu racun, taat itu ubatnya.
5. Seluruh tahun itu racun, Ramadhan itu ubatnya.
Nabi Muhammad S.A.W bersabda: "Ada 4 di pandang sebagai ibu ", iaitu:
1. Ibu dari segala UBAT adalah SEDIKIT MAKAN.
2. Ibu dari segala ADAB adalah SEDIKIT BERBICARA.
3. Ibu dari segala IBADAT adalah TAKUT BUAT DOSA.
4. Ibu dari segala CITA CITA adalah SABAR.
Berpesan-pesanlah kepada kebenaran dan kesabaran.
Beberapa kata renungan dari Qur'an:
Orang Yang Tidak Melakukan Solat:
Subuh : Dijauhkan cahaya muka yang bersinar
Zuhor : Tidak diberikan berkah dalam rezekinya
Asar : Dijauhkan dari kesihatan/kekuatan
Maghrib : Tidak diberi santunan oleh anak-anaknya.
Isyak : Dijauhkan kedamaian dalam tidurnya.
Friday, November 11, 2011
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Every Muslim should remember these essential expressions.
Note: Spellings may vary when translated to English
These expressions are mostly singular. For example to say ‘Jazak(i) Allahu Khair” to more than one person you would ‘Jazakum Allahu Khairan’ and to say ‘Barak Allahu feek(i)” to more than one person is “Barak Allahu Feekum”
e.g.
Masculine: Jazak Allahu Khair
Feminine: Jazaki Allahu Khair
Plural: Jazakum Allahu Khair
It is fine to speak in the masculine tense when speaking to women formally.
Say/When/Translation
Assalamu ‘Alaikum
when you meet a muslim
Translation: Peace be upon you
Wa’alaikum Assalam
a Muslim greets you
Translation: And peace be upon you
Assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
formal and great greeting to a Muslim
Translation: May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you
Wa’alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
a Muslim greets you
Translation: And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you
Hiyyak Allah
When greeting someone after Salaams
Translation: May Allah greet you (lit. May Allah preserve your life)
Bismillah arRahman arRahim
before making a beginning
Translation: In the name of Allah, most Gracious most Merciful
Jazak Allah Khairan
for expression of thanks
Translation: May Allah reward you with blessings
(Reply: Wa iyak(i), wa iyakum; Trans. And you)
BarakAllahu feekum or Allah baraka feek(i)
responding to someone’s thanks/ a way of expressing thanks
Translation: May Allah bless you
(Reply: Wa feek(i), Wa feekum; Trans.: And you)
Fi Amanillah
by way of saying good-bye
Translation: May Allah protect you
Subhanallah
for praising something
Translation: Glory be to Allah
Insha Allah
for expressing a desire to do something
Translation: If Allah wills/Through Allah’s will
Astaghfirullah
Repenting for sins before Allah
I beg Allah for forgiveness
Masha Allah
for expressing appreciation of something good
Translation: As Allah has willed/Praise be to Allah
Alhamdulillah
for showing gratitude to Allah after success or even after completing anything
Translation: Thanks be to Allah
Ameen
the end of a Dua or prayer
Translation: May it be so
Sallahu ‘alayhi wa salaam
whenever say the name of Prophet Muhammad
Translation: Peace be upon him (S.A.W.)
‘Alayhi salaam
whenever say the name of a prophet
Translation: Peace be upon him (A.S.)
Radi Allah ‘Anhu
whenever say name of male companion of the Prophet (Sahabi)
Translation: May Allah be pleased with him (R.A.)
Radi Allah ‘Anha
whenever say name of female companion of the Prophet
Translation: May Allah be pleased with her (R.A.)
Radi Allah ‘Anhum
Plural form of saying companions of the Prophet
Translation: May Allah be pleased with them (R.A.)
Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon
this is uttered as an expression upon hearing the news of some loss or some one’s death
Translation: To Allah we belong and to Him is our return
aathama allahu ajrakom
uttered to family of deceased
Translation: may Allah make your ajer (reward) great
Shakar Allahu Sa’yikum
uttered to people who attend aaza – when friends go to send condolences upon death of a person
Translation: May Allah accept that your effort
La hawla wala quwata illah billah
during the time of troubles
Translation: There is no strength nor power except Allah
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A few more:
Tawakkal-tu-’ala-Allah- I have put my trust in Allah-rely on Allah solving a problem
Tawkkalna-’ala-Allah – we have put our trust in Allah – waiting for a problem to be solved
Rahimahullah – Allah have Mercy on him – you see someone in distress
Na’uzhu-bi-Allah - we seek refuge in Allah – showing your dislike
Fi sabeel illah – in/for Allah’s cause/way – you give charity/help people
Ittaqillah-fear Allah- you see someone doing a bad deed
Hayyak Allah - Allah maintain your life – you greet someone
Hasbi Allah – Allah will suffice me – you are in a difficult situation
Azhak Allah sinnaka - May Allah keep you cheerful – you seek another Muslim with cheerful countenance
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A
AL-HAMDU LILLAHI RABBIL ‘ALAMIN
This is a verse from the Qur’an that Muslims recite and say many times per day. Other than being recited daily during prayers, a Muslim reads this expression in every activity of his daily life. The meaning of it is: “Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.”
A Muslim invokes the praises of Allah before he does his daily work; and when he finishes, he thanks Allah for His favors. A Muslim is grateful to Allah for all His blessings. It is a statement of thanks, appreciation, and gratitude from the creature to his Creator.
ALLAHU AKBAR
This statement is said by Muslims numerous times. During the call for prayer, during prayer, when they are happy, and wish to express their approval of what they hear, when they slaughter an animal, and when they want to praise a speaker, Muslims do say this expression of Allahu Akbar. Actually it is most said expression in the world. It’s meaning: “Allah is the Greatest.” Muslims praise Allah in every aspect of life; and as such they say Allahu Akbar.
ASSALAMU ALAIKUM
This is an expression Muslims say whenever they meet one another. It is a statement of greeting with peace. The meaning of it is: “Peace be upon you.”
Muslims try to establish peace on earth even through the friendly relation of greeting and meeting one another.
The other forms are: “Assalamu ‘Alalikum Wa Rahmatullah,” which means:”May the peace and the Mercy of Allah be upon you,” and “Assalamu Alalikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,” which means:”May the peace, the mercy, and the blessings of Allah be upon you.”
ASTAGHFIRULLAH
This is an expression used by a Muslim when he wants to ask Allah forgiveness. The meaning of it is: “I ask Allah forgiveness.” A Muslim says this phrase many times, even when he is talking to another person. When a Muslim abstains from doing wrong, or even when he wants to prove that he is innocent of an incident he uses this expression. After every Salah (payer), a Muslim says this statement three times.
A’UDHU BILLAHI MINASHAYTAN IRAJEEM
This is an expression and a statement that Muslims have to recite before reading to Qur’an, before speaking, before doing any work, before making a supplication, before taking ablution, before entering the wash room, and before doing many other daily activities. The meaning of this phrase is: “I seek refuge from Allah from the outcast Satan.” Allah is the Arabic name of God.
Satan is the source of evil and he always tries to misguide and mislead people. The Qur’an states that Satan is not an angel but a member of the Jinn, which are spiritual beings created by Allah. So the belief that Satan is a fallen angel is rejected in Islam.
B
BARAKALLAH
This is an expression, which means: “May the blessings of Allah (be upon you).” When a Muslim wants to thank to another person, he uses different statements to express his thanks, appreciation, and gratitude. One of them is to say “Baraka Allah.”
BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHIM
This is a phrase from the Qur’an that is recited before reading the Qur’an. It is to be read immediately after one reads the phrase: “A’uzu Billahi Minashaitanir Rajim.”
This phrase is also recited before doing any daily activity. The meaning of it is: “In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.”
I
IN SHA’ ALLAH
When a person wishes to plan for the future, when he promises, when he makes resolutions, and when he makes a pledge, he makes them with permission and the will of Allah. For this reason, a Muslim uses the Qur’anic instructions by saying “In Sha ‘ Allah.” The meaning of this statement is: “If Allah wills.” Muslims are to strive hard and to put their trusts with Allah. They leave the results in the hands of Allah.
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAHI RAJI’UN
When a Muslim is struck with a calamity, when he loses one of his loved ones, or when he has gone bankrupt, he should be patient and say this statement, the meaning of which is: “We are from Allah and to whom we are returning.”
Muslims believe that Allah is the One who gives and it is He takes away. He is testing us. Hence, a Muslim submits himself to Allah. He is grateful and thankful to Allah for whatever he gets. On the other hand, he is patient and says this expression in times of turmoil and calamity.
J
JAZAKALLAHU KHAYRAN
This is a statement of thanks and appreciation to be said to the person who does a favor. Instead of saying “thanks” (Shukran), the Islamic statement of thanks is to say this phrase. It’s meaning is: ” May Allah reward you for the good.”
It is understood that human beings can’t repay one another enough. Hence, it is better to request Almighty Allah to reward the person who did a favor and to give him the best.
K
KALAM
Talk or speech as in “kalamu Allah”; has also been used through the ages to mean logic or philosophy.
L
LA HAWLA WA LA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAH
The meaning of this expression is: ” There is no power and no strength save in Allah.” This expression is read by a Muslim when he is struck by a calamity, or is taken over by a situation beyond his control. A Muslim puts his trust in the hands of Allah, and submits himself to Allah.
LA ILAHA ILLALLAH
This expression is the most important one in Islam. It is the creed that every person has to say to be considered a Muslim. It is part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of which is: ” There is no lord worthy of worship except Allah.”
The second part of this first pillar is to say: “Mohammedan Rasul Allah,” which means:”Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.”
M
MA SHA’ ALLAH
This is an expression that Muslims say whenever they are excited and surprised. When they wish to express their happiness, they use such an expression. The meaning of “Ma sha’ Allah” is: “Whatever Allah wants.” or “Whatever Allah wants to give, He gives.” This means that whenever Allah gives something good to someone, blesses him, honors him, and opens the door of success in business, a Muslim says this statement of “Ma Sha’ Allah.”
It has become a tradition that whenever a person constructs a building, a house, or an office, he puts a plaque on the wall or the entrance with this statement. It is a sign of thanks and appreciation from the person to Almighty Allah for whatever he was blessed with.
MUHAMMADUN RASULULLAH
This statement is the second part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of this part is that Prophet Muhammad is the last and final prophet and messenger of Allah to mankind. He is the culmination, summation, purification of the previous prophets of Allah to humanity.
P
P.B.U.H.
These letters are abbreviations for the words Peace Be Upon Him which are the meaning of the Arabic expression ” ‘Alaihis Salam”, which is an expression that is said when the name of a prophet is mentioned.
This expression is widely used by English speaking Muslims. It is to be noticed here that this expression does not give the full meaning of “Salla Allahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam”. Therefore it is recommended that people do not use (p.b.u.h.) after the name of prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.); they should use “Salla Allahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam” instead, or they may use the abbreviated form of (s.a.w) in writing.
R
RADHIALLAHU ‘ANHU
This is an expression to be used by Muslims whenever a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is mentioned or used in writing. The meaning of this statement is: “May Allah be pleased with him.”
Muslims are taught to be respectful to the elderly and to those who contributed to the spread and success in Islam. They are to be grateful to the companions of the prophet (s.a.w.) for their sacrifices, their leadership, and their contributions. Muslims are advised to use this phrase when such names are mentioned or written.
S
SADAQALLAHUL ‘ADHEEM
This is a statement of truth that a Muslim says after reading any amount of verses from the Qur’an. The meaning of it is: “Allah says the truth.”
The Qur’an is the exact words of Allah in verbatim. When Allah speaks, He says the truth; and when the Qur’an is being recited, a Muslim is reciting the words of truth of Allah. Hence, he says: “Sadaqallahul ‘Azim.”
SALLALLAHU ‘ALAIHI WA SALLAM
When the name of Prophet Muhammad (saw) is mentioned or written, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him. The meaning of it is: “May the blessings and the peace of Allah be upon him (Muhammad).
Another expression that is alternatively used is: “Alaihissalatu Wassalam.” This expression means: “On Him (Muhammad) are the blessings and the peace of Allah.”
Allah has ordered Muslims, in the Qur’an, to say such an expression. Muslims are informed that if they proclaim such a statement once, Allah will reward them ten times.
S.A.W. These letters are abbreviations for the words “Salla Allahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam”.
SUBHANAHU WA TA’ALA
This is an expression that Muslims use whenever the name of Allah is pronounced or written. The meaning of this expression is: “Allah is pure of having partners and He is exalted from having a son.”
Muslims believe that Allah is the only God, the Creator of the Universe. He does not have partners or children. Sometimes Muslims use other expressions when the name of Allah is written or pronounced. Some of which are: “‘Azza Wa Jall”: He is the Mighty and the Majestic; “Jalla Jalaluh”: He is the exalted Majestic.
S.W.T. These letters are abbreviations for the words of “Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala”.
W
WA ‘ALAIKUM ASSALAM
This is an expression that a Muslim is to say as an answer for the greeting. When a person greets another with a salutation of peace, the answer for the greeting is an answer of peace. The meaning of this statement is: “And upon you is the peace.” The other expressions are: ” Wa Alaikums Salam Wa Rahmatullah.” and “Wa ‘Alaikums Salam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.”
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Jazakum Allahu Khair
fi aman Allah
w’salaam
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Every Muslim should remember these essential expressions.
Note: Spellings may vary when translated to English
These expressions are mostly singular. For example to say ‘Jazak(i) Allahu Khair” to more than one person you would ‘Jazakum Allahu Khairan’ and to say ‘Barak Allahu feek(i)” to more than one person is “Barak Allahu Feekum”
e.g.
Masculine: Jazak Allahu Khair
Feminine: Jazaki Allahu Khair
Plural: Jazakum Allahu Khair
It is fine to speak in the masculine tense when speaking to women formally.
Say/When/Translation
Assalamu ‘Alaikum
when you meet a muslim
Translation: Peace be upon you
Wa’alaikum Assalam
a Muslim greets you
Translation: And peace be upon you
Assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
formal and great greeting to a Muslim
Translation: May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you
Wa’alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
a Muslim greets you
Translation: And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you
Hiyyak Allah
When greeting someone after Salaams
Translation: May Allah greet you (lit. May Allah preserve your life)
Bismillah arRahman arRahim
before making a beginning
Translation: In the name of Allah, most Gracious most Merciful
Jazak Allah Khairan
for expression of thanks
Translation: May Allah reward you with blessings
(Reply: Wa iyak(i), wa iyakum; Trans. And you)
BarakAllahu feekum or Allah baraka feek(i)
responding to someone’s thanks/ a way of expressing thanks
Translation: May Allah bless you
(Reply: Wa feek(i), Wa feekum; Trans.: And you)
Fi Amanillah
by way of saying good-bye
Translation: May Allah protect you
Subhanallah
for praising something
Translation: Glory be to Allah
Insha Allah
for expressing a desire to do something
Translation: If Allah wills/Through Allah’s will
Astaghfirullah
Repenting for sins before Allah
I beg Allah for forgiveness
Masha Allah
for expressing appreciation of something good
Translation: As Allah has willed/Praise be to Allah
Alhamdulillah
for showing gratitude to Allah after success or even after completing anything
Translation: Thanks be to Allah
Ameen
the end of a Dua or prayer
Translation: May it be so
Sallahu ‘alayhi wa salaam
whenever say the name of Prophet Muhammad
Translation: Peace be upon him (S.A.W.)
‘Alayhi salaam
whenever say the name of a prophet
Translation: Peace be upon him (A.S.)
Radi Allah ‘Anhu
whenever say name of male companion of the Prophet (Sahabi)
Translation: May Allah be pleased with him (R.A.)
Radi Allah ‘Anha
whenever say name of female companion of the Prophet
Translation: May Allah be pleased with her (R.A.)
Radi Allah ‘Anhum
Plural form of saying companions of the Prophet
Translation: May Allah be pleased with them (R.A.)
Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon
this is uttered as an expression upon hearing the news of some loss or some one’s death
Translation: To Allah we belong and to Him is our return
aathama allahu ajrakom
uttered to family of deceased
Translation: may Allah make your ajer (reward) great
Shakar Allahu Sa’yikum
uttered to people who attend aaza – when friends go to send condolences upon death of a person
Translation: May Allah accept that your effort
La hawla wala quwata illah billah
during the time of troubles
Translation: There is no strength nor power except Allah
_________________
A few more:
Tawakkal-tu-’ala-Allah- I have put my trust in Allah-rely on Allah solving a problem
Tawkkalna-’ala-Allah – we have put our trust in Allah – waiting for a problem to be solved
Rahimahullah – Allah have Mercy on him – you see someone in distress
Na’uzhu-bi-Allah - we seek refuge in Allah – showing your dislike
Fi sabeel illah – in/for Allah’s cause/way – you give charity/help people
Ittaqillah-fear Allah- you see someone doing a bad deed
Hayyak Allah - Allah maintain your life – you greet someone
Hasbi Allah – Allah will suffice me – you are in a difficult situation
Azhak Allah sinnaka - May Allah keep you cheerful – you seek another Muslim with cheerful countenance
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A
AL-HAMDU LILLAHI RABBIL ‘ALAMIN
This is a verse from the Qur’an that Muslims recite and say many times per day. Other than being recited daily during prayers, a Muslim reads this expression in every activity of his daily life. The meaning of it is: “Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.”
A Muslim invokes the praises of Allah before he does his daily work; and when he finishes, he thanks Allah for His favors. A Muslim is grateful to Allah for all His blessings. It is a statement of thanks, appreciation, and gratitude from the creature to his Creator.
ALLAHU AKBAR
This statement is said by Muslims numerous times. During the call for prayer, during prayer, when they are happy, and wish to express their approval of what they hear, when they slaughter an animal, and when they want to praise a speaker, Muslims do say this expression of Allahu Akbar. Actually it is most said expression in the world. It’s meaning: “Allah is the Greatest.” Muslims praise Allah in every aspect of life; and as such they say Allahu Akbar.
ASSALAMU ALAIKUM
This is an expression Muslims say whenever they meet one another. It is a statement of greeting with peace. The meaning of it is: “Peace be upon you.”
Muslims try to establish peace on earth even through the friendly relation of greeting and meeting one another.
The other forms are: “Assalamu ‘Alalikum Wa Rahmatullah,” which means:”May the peace and the Mercy of Allah be upon you,” and “Assalamu Alalikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,” which means:”May the peace, the mercy, and the blessings of Allah be upon you.”
ASTAGHFIRULLAH
This is an expression used by a Muslim when he wants to ask Allah forgiveness. The meaning of it is: “I ask Allah forgiveness.” A Muslim says this phrase many times, even when he is talking to another person. When a Muslim abstains from doing wrong, or even when he wants to prove that he is innocent of an incident he uses this expression. After every Salah (payer), a Muslim says this statement three times.
A’UDHU BILLAHI MINASHAYTAN IRAJEEM
This is an expression and a statement that Muslims have to recite before reading to Qur’an, before speaking, before doing any work, before making a supplication, before taking ablution, before entering the wash room, and before doing many other daily activities. The meaning of this phrase is: “I seek refuge from Allah from the outcast Satan.” Allah is the Arabic name of God.
Satan is the source of evil and he always tries to misguide and mislead people. The Qur’an states that Satan is not an angel but a member of the Jinn, which are spiritual beings created by Allah. So the belief that Satan is a fallen angel is rejected in Islam.
B
BARAKALLAH
This is an expression, which means: “May the blessings of Allah (be upon you).” When a Muslim wants to thank to another person, he uses different statements to express his thanks, appreciation, and gratitude. One of them is to say “Baraka Allah.”
BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHIM
This is a phrase from the Qur’an that is recited before reading the Qur’an. It is to be read immediately after one reads the phrase: “A’uzu Billahi Minashaitanir Rajim.”
This phrase is also recited before doing any daily activity. The meaning of it is: “In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.”
I
IN SHA’ ALLAH
When a person wishes to plan for the future, when he promises, when he makes resolutions, and when he makes a pledge, he makes them with permission and the will of Allah. For this reason, a Muslim uses the Qur’anic instructions by saying “In Sha ‘ Allah.” The meaning of this statement is: “If Allah wills.” Muslims are to strive hard and to put their trusts with Allah. They leave the results in the hands of Allah.
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAHI RAJI’UN
When a Muslim is struck with a calamity, when he loses one of his loved ones, or when he has gone bankrupt, he should be patient and say this statement, the meaning of which is: “We are from Allah and to whom we are returning.”
Muslims believe that Allah is the One who gives and it is He takes away. He is testing us. Hence, a Muslim submits himself to Allah. He is grateful and thankful to Allah for whatever he gets. On the other hand, he is patient and says this expression in times of turmoil and calamity.
J
JAZAKALLAHU KHAYRAN
This is a statement of thanks and appreciation to be said to the person who does a favor. Instead of saying “thanks” (Shukran), the Islamic statement of thanks is to say this phrase. It’s meaning is: ” May Allah reward you for the good.”
It is understood that human beings can’t repay one another enough. Hence, it is better to request Almighty Allah to reward the person who did a favor and to give him the best.
K
KALAM
Talk or speech as in “kalamu Allah”; has also been used through the ages to mean logic or philosophy.
L
LA HAWLA WA LA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAH
The meaning of this expression is: ” There is no power and no strength save in Allah.” This expression is read by a Muslim when he is struck by a calamity, or is taken over by a situation beyond his control. A Muslim puts his trust in the hands of Allah, and submits himself to Allah.
LA ILAHA ILLALLAH
This expression is the most important one in Islam. It is the creed that every person has to say to be considered a Muslim. It is part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of which is: ” There is no lord worthy of worship except Allah.”
The second part of this first pillar is to say: “Mohammedan Rasul Allah,” which means:”Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.”
M
MA SHA’ ALLAH
This is an expression that Muslims say whenever they are excited and surprised. When they wish to express their happiness, they use such an expression. The meaning of “Ma sha’ Allah” is: “Whatever Allah wants.” or “Whatever Allah wants to give, He gives.” This means that whenever Allah gives something good to someone, blesses him, honors him, and opens the door of success in business, a Muslim says this statement of “Ma Sha’ Allah.”
It has become a tradition that whenever a person constructs a building, a house, or an office, he puts a plaque on the wall or the entrance with this statement. It is a sign of thanks and appreciation from the person to Almighty Allah for whatever he was blessed with.
MUHAMMADUN RASULULLAH
This statement is the second part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of this part is that Prophet Muhammad is the last and final prophet and messenger of Allah to mankind. He is the culmination, summation, purification of the previous prophets of Allah to humanity.
P
P.B.U.H.
These letters are abbreviations for the words Peace Be Upon Him which are the meaning of the Arabic expression ” ‘Alaihis Salam”, which is an expression that is said when the name of a prophet is mentioned.
This expression is widely used by English speaking Muslims. It is to be noticed here that this expression does not give the full meaning of “Salla Allahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam”. Therefore it is recommended that people do not use (p.b.u.h.) after the name of prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.); they should use “Salla Allahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam” instead, or they may use the abbreviated form of (s.a.w) in writing.
R
RADHIALLAHU ‘ANHU
This is an expression to be used by Muslims whenever a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) is mentioned or used in writing. The meaning of this statement is: “May Allah be pleased with him.”
Muslims are taught to be respectful to the elderly and to those who contributed to the spread and success in Islam. They are to be grateful to the companions of the prophet (s.a.w.) for their sacrifices, their leadership, and their contributions. Muslims are advised to use this phrase when such names are mentioned or written.
S
SADAQALLAHUL ‘ADHEEM
This is a statement of truth that a Muslim says after reading any amount of verses from the Qur’an. The meaning of it is: “Allah says the truth.”
The Qur’an is the exact words of Allah in verbatim. When Allah speaks, He says the truth; and when the Qur’an is being recited, a Muslim is reciting the words of truth of Allah. Hence, he says: “Sadaqallahul ‘Azim.”
SALLALLAHU ‘ALAIHI WA SALLAM
When the name of Prophet Muhammad (saw) is mentioned or written, a Muslim is to respect him and invoke this statement of peace upon him. The meaning of it is: “May the blessings and the peace of Allah be upon him (Muhammad).
Another expression that is alternatively used is: “Alaihissalatu Wassalam.” This expression means: “On Him (Muhammad) are the blessings and the peace of Allah.”
Allah has ordered Muslims, in the Qur’an, to say such an expression. Muslims are informed that if they proclaim such a statement once, Allah will reward them ten times.
S.A.W. These letters are abbreviations for the words “Salla Allahu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam”.
SUBHANAHU WA TA’ALA
This is an expression that Muslims use whenever the name of Allah is pronounced or written. The meaning of this expression is: “Allah is pure of having partners and He is exalted from having a son.”
Muslims believe that Allah is the only God, the Creator of the Universe. He does not have partners or children. Sometimes Muslims use other expressions when the name of Allah is written or pronounced. Some of which are: “‘Azza Wa Jall”: He is the Mighty and the Majestic; “Jalla Jalaluh”: He is the exalted Majestic.
S.W.T. These letters are abbreviations for the words of “Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala”.
W
WA ‘ALAIKUM ASSALAM
This is an expression that a Muslim is to say as an answer for the greeting. When a person greets another with a salutation of peace, the answer for the greeting is an answer of peace. The meaning of this statement is: “And upon you is the peace.” The other expressions are: ” Wa Alaikums Salam Wa Rahmatullah.” and “Wa ‘Alaikums Salam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.”
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If there’s an Islamic phrase/ word that’s not included above, feel free to share with us down in the comments below inshallah!! The more knowledge you give, the more rewards! Also please include the translation, and when its commonly used. I’m human, so if you’ve found I made a mistake, feel free to correct me. If you have any questions on any of the terms, don’t be shy to ask inshallah!!
Jazakum Allahu Khair
fi aman Allah
w’salaam
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