Category: Arabic words in english

What is Istikhara?

Istikhara is a religious practice in Islam that involves seeking guidance and making decisions with the help of Allah (God). The term “Istikhara” itself means “seeking goodness” or “seeking the best” in Arabic. It...

What is Shariah Law?

Shariah, often referred to as Shariah law, is the Islamic legal and ethical framework that governs the lives of Muslims. It is derived from the Quran, which is the holy book of Islam, and...

Allahu Musta’an (الله مستعان)

الله مستعان Transliteration: Allahu Musta’an Translation: Allah is the one sought for help This is phrase is mentioned in Surah Yusuf Ayat 18: وَجَآءُو عَلَىٰ قَمِيصِهِۦ بِدَمٍۢ كَذِبٍۢ ۚ قَالَ بَلْ سَوَّلَتْ لَكُمْ أَنفُسُكُمْ أَمْرًۭا...

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم Transliteration: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim In the Name of God the Merciful, the Compassionate Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim is recited before reading the Quran and it’s also recited before starting any work.

Awuzubillahi Minash Shaytaanir Rajeem

أَعُوْذُ بِاللّٰهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطٰانِ الرَّجِيْمِ Transliteration: Awuzubillahi Minash Shaytaanir Rajeem Translation: I Seek Refuge with Allah from the Accursed Shaitan You may be familiar with the Arabic proverb “Awuzubillahi Minash Shaytaanir Rajeem”, which Muslims...

Awuzu billah (أَعُوْذُ بِاللّٰهِ )

أَعُوْذُ بِاللّٰهِ  Transliteration: Awuzubillah Translation: I seek refuge with God Different spellings of Awuzu Billah in English: Awujubillah, Auzubillah, Awuzubillah, Aozobillah, Auzobillah, Awojubillah You can buy us a coffee if you like our works:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itup...

HasbiAllahu laa ilaaha illa huwa

حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ Listen to the Dua here: Islam The Ultimate Peace · HasbiAllahu Laa Ilaaha Illa Huwa Alayhi Tawakkaltu Wa Huwa Rabbul Arshil Adheem...

Mashaa Allah (ماشاءالله)

ماشاءالله Transliteration: Mashaa’ Allah Translation: What Allah has willed has happened Mashaa’ Allah is a very common phrase used by Muslims and arabs all around the world. They use it to express gratitude towards...