Sunnah words during the day
How many of us use these sunnah words during the day? How many of us know the following terms and its meanings?
- Assalaamu Álaykum (Peace be upon you) – by way of greetings
- Wa alaykumus salaam (peace be upon you) – in reply to the greetings
- Bismillah (in the name of Allah) – before making a beginning
- Jazakallah (may Allah reward you) – for expression of thanks
- Fi Amanullah (may Allah protect you) – by way of saying good-bye
- Subhaanallah (glory be to Allah) – for praising something
- Insha Allah (if Allah wishes) – for expressing a desire to do something
- Astaghfirullah (I beg Allah for forgiveness) – repenting for sins before Allah
- Maa shaa Allah (as Allah has willed) – for expressing appreciation of something good
- Alhamdulillah (praise be to Allah) – for showing gratitude to Allah after success or even after completing anything
- Yaa Allah (Oh Allah) – when in pain or distress, calling upon Allah and none else
- Aameen (may it be so) – the end of a Dua or prayerInnaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon (to Allah we belong and to Him is our return) – this is uttered as an expression of sympathy of the news of some loss or some one’s death
- As salamu aleiykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh -Peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you
- Waleiykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh-And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you
- Bismillah – before making a beginning In the name of Allah
- 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
- Astaghfirullah – repenting for sins before Allah I beg Allah for forgiveness
- Aameen – the end of a Dua or prayer May it be so
- Sal allahu aleihi wasallam – whenever say the name of Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him (S.A.W.)
- Alaihi salaam – whenever say the name of a prophet Peace be upon him (A.S.)
- Radi Allah Anhu – whenever say name of male companion of the Prophet (Sahabi) May Allah be pleased with him (R.A.)
- Radi Allah Anha – whenever 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.)
- La hawla wala quwata illah billah – during the time of troubles There is no strength nor power except Allah
- Fi sabi lillah – giving charity For the sake of Allah
- “Tawakkal-tu-Allah – rely on Allah) to solve a problem
- Tawkkalna-Alai-Allah – we have put our trust in Allah) when you wait for a problem to be solved.
- Rahmah Allah – Allah have Mercy on him) when you see someone in distress.
- Na’uzhu-bi-Allah – when we seek refuge in Allah) to show your dislike.
- Inna Lillah – we are for Allah – when you hear about a death
- Atqaa Allah -fear Allah – when you see someone doing a bad deed.
- Allahu Yahdika – may Allah guide you – to forbid somebody to do something indecent.
- Hayyak Allah – (Allah maintain your life) when you greet someone.
- Allah Aalam – (Allah knows best) when you say something you are not sure of.
- Tabarak Allah – (blessed be Allah) when you hear a good news
- Hasbi Allah – (Allah will suffice me) when you are in a difficult situation.
- Azhak Allah Sinnaka – (May Allah keep you cheerful) when you seek another Muslim with cheerful countenance.
