Islamic Manners: 16 Phrases and Their Meanings
Do you know what to say before you begin a task? Or do you know what to say after someone sneezes?
The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) had impeccable manners and preached the importance of good manners on numerous occasions. As such, we as Muslims should follow in his sunnah and strive to do the same.
In this article we’ll cover 16 basic phrases that relate to Islamic manners as well as their meanings.
1) Bismillah
Phrase: Bismillah.
Meaning: In the name of Allah.
When to say: When starting to do something.
2) Assalamu’Alaikum
Phrase: Assalamu’Alaikum.
Meaning: Peace be upon you.
When to say: When greeting someone.
3) Waalaikum’Salam
Phrase: Waalaikum’Salam.
Meaning: Peace be upon you too.
When to say: In reply to a greeting.
4) Insha’Allah
Phrase: Insha’Allah.
Meaning: If Allah wishes.
When to say: When hoping to do something.
5) Subhan’Allah
Phrase: Subhan’Allah.
Meaning: Glory to Allah.
When to say: Rememberance of Allah. Praising someone. When witnessing a glory of Allah (This could be anything such as, Allahs creations, His laws, His decree, His commands etc)
6) Masha’Allah
Phrase: Masha’Allah.
Meaning: What Allah likes.
When to say: In appreciation of something.
7) Fi’Amanillah
Phrase: Fi’Amanillah.
Meaning: In the protection of Allah.
When to say: When seeing someone off.
8) Jazakallah Khairun
Phrase: Jazakallah Khairun.
Meaning: May Allah give you the best reward.
When to say: To thank someone.
9) Tawakkaltu AlAllah
Phrase: Tawakkaltu AlAllah.
Meaning: I place my trust in Allah.
When to say: To solve a problem.
10) La’ilahaillallah
Phrase: La’ilahaillallah.
Meaning: There is no God but Allah.
When to say: When getting up in the morning.
11) Alhamdulillah
Phrase: Alhamdulillah.
Meaning: Praise be to Allah.
When to say: When sneezing.
12) Yarhamukallah
Phrase: Yarhamukallah.
Meaning: May Allah bless you.
When to say: When hearing someone sneeze.
13) Ameen
Phrase: AAmeen.
Meaning: Accept our prayer.
When to say: At the end of a du’a.
Related: 10 Special Times to Make Du’a and Have it Accepted
14) Astagfirullah
Phrase: Astagfirullah.
Meaning: I ask all to forgive me.
When to say: When repenting or to be sorry for a bad/sinful action.
15) Na’udhubillah
Phrase: Na’udhubillah.
Meaning: We seek refuge with Allah.
When to say: To show dislike.
16) Innalillahi wainna ilayhiraji’un
Phrase: Innalillahi wainna ilayhiraajun.
Meaning: To Allah we belong and him we shall return.
When to say: On the news that a Muslim has passed away.
We as Muslims should do our best to learn all these phrases not only so we can learn to reply with good Islamic manners but also gain a reward because we’re replying in the correct way.
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