Islamic Phrases, Dates & Tools
Clear explanations of everyday Islamic phrases, plus Ramadan, Eid and prayer tools. Every reference is linked to its source.
Islamic phrases and their meanings
MashallahWhat Allah has willed: said when admiring something goodInshallahIf Allah wills: said about future plansAllahumma BarikO Allah, bless it: a prayer for blessingJazakAllah KhairMay Allah reward you with good: an Islamic thank youSubhanAllahGlory be to Allah: said in wonder and remembranceAstaghfirullahI seek forgiveness from AllahBismillahIn the name of Allah: said before starting somethingAlhamdulillahAll praise is for Allah: said in gratitudeAllahu AkbarAllah is the Greatest: the takbirAssalamu AlaikumPeace be upon you: the Muslim greeting, and how to replyInna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’unSaid on hearing of a death or lossAmeenO Allah, accept: said after a duaTabarakallahBlessed is Allah: said when admiring somethingBarakAllahu FeekMay Allah bless you, and how to replyLa Hawla wa La Quwwata Illa BillahA treasure of Paradise: there is no power except with AllahLa Ilaha IllallahThere is no god but Allah: the best dhikrSallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (ﷺ)ﷺ: said after the Prophet’s nameSabrPatience: holding firm for Allah’s sakeTawakkulTrusting Allah after doing your partJannahParadise, the eternal rewardSadaqahVoluntary charity, even a smileDhikrRemembering Allah with the tongue and heartTaqwaBeing mindful of Allah in everythingBarakahDivine blessing and lasting goodnessUmmahThe worldwide Muslim communitySunnahThe way and teachings of the Prophet ﷺHalal and HaramWhat is permitted and what is forbiddenWa Alaikum AssalamAnd upon you be peace: the reply to Assalamu alaikumEid MubarakBlessed Eid: the greeting for both EidsTaqabbalallahu Minna wa MinkumMay Allah accept from us and you: the Companions’ Eid greetingRamadan MubarakBlessed Ramadan, and how it differs from Ramadan KareemJumu’ah MubarakBlessed Friday: a common Friday greetingYa AllahO Allah: calling on Allah directlyFi AmanillahIn Allah’s protection: said when saying goodbyeYarhamukallahMay Allah have mercy on you: said when someone sneezesRadiyallahu AnhuMay Allah be pleased with him: said after a Companion’s nameAlayhis SalamPeace be upon him: said after the names of prophets and angelsRahimahullahMay Allah have mercy on him: said for Muslims who have passed awaySubhanahu wa Ta’alaGlorified and exalted is He: said after Allah’s name (SWT)WallahiBy Allah: swearing an oathHasbunallahu wa Ni’mal WakilAllah is enough for us: said in fear or injusticeAlhamdulillah ala Kulli HalPraise Allah in every situation: good times and hard onesBarakallahu LakumMay Allah bless you: a dua for a group, or for a newly married coupleShahadaThe declaration of faith: the first pillar of IslamTakbirSaying “Allahu akbar”: in prayer, on Eid and every day
Ramadan, Eid & Islamic dates
Ramadan 2027Dates, Suhoor & Iftar timetables
Eid 2027Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha
Islamic Calendar 2027All key dates
Hijri Date TodayAnd Hijri converter
Prayer tools
Prayer TimesCities worldwide and the UAE
DuasSourced duas for every need
Tahajjud TimeLast third of the night
Our approach
We explain meanings and practice using the Quran and authentic hadith, with a link to each source so you can check it yourself. We do not issue religious rulings; for personal religious questions, please consult a qualified scholar.