Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minkum Meaning
May Allah accept from us and from you. The meaning, Arabic, when to say it, and its source in the Quran and Sunnah.
تَقَبَّلَ اللَّهُ مِنَّا وَمِنْكُمْ
- Transliteration
- Taqabbala-llāhu minnā wa minkum
- Meaning
- May Allah accept from us and from you
Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum means “may Allah accept from us and from you”, meaning our fasting, prayers and good deeds. It is the Eid greeting reported from the Companions.
Where does it come from?
It is reported that when the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ met on the day of Eid, they would say to one another “Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum”. Ibn Hajar mentions this report in Fath al-Bari and describes its chain as good (hasan). It is a dua for acceptance, which is the real hope after Ramadan or Hajj.
Acceptance is what matters
When Ibrahim and Isma‘il raised the foundations of the Ka‘bah, they asked: “Our Lord, accept from us. You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing” (Quran 2:127). The same word, taqabbal, accept.
How to reply
Reply with the same words, or “Minna wa minkum” (from us and from you), or “Ameen”.
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com, where you can read the full text. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum mean?
“May Allah accept from us and from you”, meaning our good deeds and worship.
What is the reply to Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum?
Say the same words back, or “Minna wa minkum”, or “Ameen”.