Muslim greetings

Assalamu Alaikum

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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