* Islamic terms

Every muslim should know these words, what they mean and when to say them because, we want the blessings from Allah

Say it and (what it means)-- When to say it


As salamu aleiykum --meet a muslim
(Peace be upon you)

Waleiykum assalam--a muslim greets you
(And peace be upon you)

As salamu aleiykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh--meet a muslim
(Peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you)

Waleiykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh--a muslim greets you
(And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you)

Bismillah--before we do anything
(In the name of Allah)

Jazakallah--when we want to express thanks
(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)

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

Subhaanallah--for praising something
(Glory be to Allah)

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

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

Masha Allah --for expressing appreciation of something good
(As Allah has willed)

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

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

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

Alaihi salaam --whenever we say the name of a prophet or an angel
(Peace be upon him (A.S.))

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

Radi Allah Anha--whenever we 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.))

Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon --this is uttered as an expression of sympathy of the news of loss or some one's death
(To Allah we belong and to Him is our return)

La hawla wala quwata illah billah --during the time of hardship
(There is no strength nor power except Allah)

Al hamdu lillah--after sneezing
(Praise be to Allah)

Yar hamukallah--someone else sneezes
(May Allah have mercy on you)

Fi sabi lillah--giving charity
(For the sake of Allah)