Abbreviations Clarified ALAYHIS SALAM - Peace be upon him, a formula used after the name of a prophet AMEEN - The Arabic expression meaning Please accept. Used at the end of prayers and supplications. ASSALAMU ALAYKUM - Peace be upon you the greeting of the Muslim [the reply is wa alaikumus salam which means and peace be upon you. The fuller version reads, assalam u alaikum wa rahmatulahi wa baakatuhu which means peace be upon you and the blessings and mercy of Alllah the reply is wa alaikumus salam wa rahmatulahi wa barakatuhu] both should be said in full as it merits more reward ALLAHU AKBAR - The Arabic expression meaning Allah is greater. Also called the takbir ALLAHU ALAM - An Arabic expression meaning Allah knows best AL HAMDU LILAH WA SHUKRU LILLAH - The Arabic expression meaning which means Praise belongs to Allah and all thanks to Allah AMMA BAAD - An expression used for separating an introductory from the main topics in a speech; the introductory being usually concerned with Allahs praises and glorification. Literally it means whatever comes after ASTAGFURALLAH - The Arabic expression meaning I ask forgiveness of Allah A UZHU BILLAHI MIN ASH SHAYTHWA NIR RAJIM - The Arabic expression meaning I seek protection in Allah from the accursed Satan. called TAUZ AZZA WA JAL - A formula used after the mentioning the name of Allah meaning Mighty and Majestic is He BARAKALLAH FIK - An expression which means May the blessings of Allah be upon you. When a Muslims wants to thank another person, he uses different statements to express his thanks, appreciation and gratitude. One of them is BarakAllah BISMILLAH AR RAHMAN AR RAHIM - In the name of Allah, the all Merciful the all Compassionate. [this is also translated as in the name of Allah most gracious most merciful] Also called Tasmiah FI AMANALLAH - phrase meaning In Allahs protection FI SABILILLAH - The Arabic expression meaning In the way of Allah, For the cause of Allah 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 Quranic 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 RAJIUN - When a Muslim is struck with a calamity, when he loses one of his loved ones, he should be patient and say this statement, the meaning of which is : We are from Allah and to him we are returning. Muslims believe that Allah is the One who gives and it is He who 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. 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. Its meaning is: May Allah reward you for the good. It is understood that human beings cant 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. KALAM - Talk or speech as in kalamu Allah; has also been used through the ages to mean logic or philosophy. 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: Muhammadur Rasul Allah, which means: Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. 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, honours him, and opens the door of success, a Muslim says this statement of Ma Sha Allah. MUHAMMADUR RASULULLAH - This statement is the second part of the first pillar of Islam. The meaning of this part is that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the last and final prophet and messenger of Allah to mankind. 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 (peace be uopn him) instead use peace be upon him or Salla Allahu Alaihi Wa Sallam instead, even the abbreviated form of (s.a..w) in writing is not correct >> please read RADHIALLAHU ANHU (RA) This is an expression to be used by Muslims whenever a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) 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 (Salla Allahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) for their sacrifices, their leadership, and their contributions. Muslims are advised to use this phrase when such names are mentioned or written. SADAQALLAHUL AZIM This is a statement of truth that a Muslim says after reading any amount of verses from the Quran. The meaning of it is: Allah says the truth. When Allah speaks, He says the truth; and when the Quran 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 (Salla Allahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) 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. SUBHANAHU WA TAALA 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 Taala. WA ALAIKUMUS SALAM 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. it is better to say the latter for full reward.
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