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glossary Expressions

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228 terms

Expressions terms - letter A

112 terms

أضحك الله سنك
Adhaka Allah Sinnak
What is said to one who laughs or smiles, meaning: a supplication for ...
أفطر عندكم الصائمون وأكل طعامكم الأبرار وصلت عليكم الملائكة
Aftara Indakum as-Saimun wa Akala Taamakum al-Abrar wa Sallat Alaykum al-Malaikah
An invocation for the host, among the sunnas, meaning: may the fasting...
أهلاً وسهلاً
Ahlan wa Sahlan
A welcome expression to the newcomer, meaning: you have arrived among ...
أحسن الله عزاءكم
Ahsana Allah Azaakum
A supplication said in condolence, meaning: we ask Allah to treat your...
حمد لله
al hamdoulillah
The praise of Allah and extolling Him; it means: thanking Allah for th...
آخرة
Al-akhira
The hereafter is the lasting abode that begins after death; it is the ...
بقاء لله
Al-baqa' lillah
Permanence and eternity belong to Allah alone; said in condolence....
بسملة
Al-Basmala
The saying: "Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim" (In the name of Allah, the ...
حلال
Al-halal
Anything whose use entails no punishment....
حمد لله على السلامة
Al-Hamdulillah ala as-Salama
An expression said to welcome the traveller's return, meaning: praise ...
حمد لله على كل حال
Al-Hamdulillah ala Kulli Hal
What is said upon seeing what is disliked or hearing bad news, meaning...
حمد لله الذي أحيانا بعد ما أماتنا وإليه النشور
Al-Hamdulillah Alladhi Ahyana Bada ma Amatana wa Ilayhi an-Nushur
What is said upon waking, meaning: praise be to Allah who returned lif...
حمد لله الذي أطعمنا وسقانا
Al-Hamdulillah alladhi Atamana wa Saqana
A supplication said after eating, meaning: praise be to Allah who prov...
حمد لله الذي بنعمته تتم الصالحات
Al-Hamdulillah Alladhi bi Nimatihi Tatimm as-Salihat
What is said upon seeing what delights or hearing good news, meaning: ...
حمد لله الذي سوى خلقي فعدله
Al-Hamdulillah Alladhi Sawwa Khalqi fa Adalah
An invocation said when looking in the mirror, meaning: praise be to A...
حرام
Al-haram
In Persian: "buzurg-o-niru", meaning: forbidden. Some knowers said tha...
حسبلة
Al-Hasbala
The saying: "Allah suffices me and He is the best disposer". An abbrev...
حوقلة
Al-Hawqala
The saying: "There is no might nor power except by Allah". An abbrevia...
استعاذة
Al-Isti'adha
The saying: "A'udhu billah min ash-shaytan ar-rajim" (I seek refuge wi...
جامع
Al-Jami
The great mosque: the place of the Friday prayer....
مؤذن
Al-Muadhin
The one who calls to prayer with the adhan....
على بركة الله
Ala Barakatillah
An expression said when beginning a matter, meaning: we begin relying ...
عليها السلام
Alayha as-Salam
A formula of peace upon a woman among the prophetesses or the righteou...
عليه السلام
Alayhi as-Salam
A formula of peace upon the prophets and the angels, meaning: upon him...
عليهم السلام
Alayhim as-Salam
A formula of peace upon a group of prophets or angels, meaning: upon t...
الله يعطيك الصحة
Allah ya'tik es-saha
A supplication for health and wellness; common in the Arab Maghreb....
الله يحفظك
Allah Yahfazak
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to protect you and guard you from...
الله يجبر خاطرك
Allah Yajbur Khatrak
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to mend your heart and compensate...
الله يجزيك خير
Allah Yajzika Khayran
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to reward you with good and recom...
الله يرضى عليك
Allah Yarda Alayk
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to be pleased with you and accept...
الله يرحم موتاكم
Allah yarham mawtakum
A supplication of mercy upon your deceased; said to the bereaved....
الله يشفيك
Allah yashfik
A supplication of healing for the sick....
الله يفتح عليك
Allah Yiftah Alayk
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to open to you the doors of good,...
الله ينور عليك
Allah Ynawwar Alayk
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to illuminate your heart and face...
الله يعينك
Allah Yu'inak
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to aid you in your matter and str...
الله يعافيك
Allah Yuafik
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to grant you well-being in body a...
الله يبارك في عمرك
Allah Yubarik fi Umrik
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to bless your life and prolong it...
الله يكرمك
Allah Yukrimak
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to honour you and raise your rank...
الله يسعدكم
Allah Yusa'idkum
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to make you happy in this world a...
الله يصبرك
Allah Yusabbirak
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to grant you patience; said to su...
الله يسهل
Allah Yusahhil
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to make the matter easy and smoot...
الله يسلمك
Allah Yusallimak
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to keep you safe and preserve you...
الله يتمم بخير
Allah Yutammim bi-Khayr
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to bring the matter to a good com...
الله يوفقك
Allah Yuwaffiqak
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to grant you success and guide yo...
الله يوصلك بالسلامة
Allah Yuwassilak bis-Salama
A supplication for the traveller, meaning: we ask Allah to bring you t...
الله أعلم
allahou a'lam
An expression said when one does not know the reality of a matter or i...
الله أكبر
allahou akbar
The takbir: the saying "Allahou akbar" (Allah is greater), that is, Al...
الله يشافك
allahou chafik
A supplication for healing, meaning: we ask Allah to cure the sick and...
الله غالب
allahou ghalib
An expression meaning that Allah is the Predominant, the Subduer who c...
الله معك
allahou ma'ak
A supplication for success and protection, meaning: we ask Allah to be...
الله سبحانه وتعالى
allahou soubhanahou wa ta'ala
An expression of Allah's glorification and exaltation, meaning: declar...
الله يهدينا
allahou yahdina
A supplication for guidance, meaning: we ask Allah to guide us to the ...
الله يتقبل
allahou yataqabbal
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to accept the righteous deed of t...
الله يبارك
allahou youbarik
A supplication for blessing, meaning: we ask Allah to bless and increa...
الله يخليك
allahou youkhalik
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to protect you and keep you in go...
الله يرحمه
allahou yourhamhou
A supplication for mercy upon the deceased, meaning: we ask Allah to h...
الله يساهل
allahou yousahal
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to make the matter easy and smoot...
الله يستر
allahou youstir
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah to veil the servant, protect him ...
االله المستعان
allahoul mousta'an
An expression meaning that Allah is the One whose help is sought, to W...
الله أكبر الله أكبر الله أكبر سبحان الذي سخر لنا هذا
Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Subhan Alladhi Sakhkhara Lana Hadha
What is said in travel, meaning: the takbir three times, then the glor...
الله أكبر اللهم أهله علينا بالأمن والإيمان والسلامة والإسلام
Allahu Akbar Allahumma Ahillahu Alayna bil-Amni wal-Iman was-Salamati wal-Islam
What is said upon seeing the new crescent, among the sunnas, meaning: ...
الله لا إله إلا هو الحي القيوم
Allahu La Ilaha Illa Huwa al-Hayyu al-Qayyum
The opening of Ayat al-Kursi (sura al-Baqara 255), meaning: Allah, the...
الله يهديك
Allahu yahdik
A supplication for guidance, said for one who errs or goes astray....
الله يرحمك
Allahu yarhamak
A supplication for mercy, said for the one who sneezes after praising ...
اللهم عافني
Allahumma Afini
A supplication meaning: O Allah, grant me health and well-being in rel...
اللهم آمين
Allahumma Amin
An expression meaning: O Allah, answer; said affirming and sealing the...
اللهم أنت حسنت خلقي فحسن خلقي
Allahumma Anta Hassanta Khalqi fa Hassin Khuluqi
What is said when looking in the mirror, meaning: O Allah, as You have...
اللهم بارك
Allahumma Barik
A supplication meaning: O Allah, send down Your blessing, seeking Alla...
اللهم بارك لهم فيما رزقتهم واغفر لهم وارحمهم
Allahumma Barik Lahum fima Razaqtahum waghfir Lahum warhamhum
An invocation for the host after eating at his place, among the sunnas...
اللهم بارك لنا في ثمرنا وبارك لنا في مدينتنا
Allahumma Barik Lana fi Thamarina wa Barik Lana fi Madinatina
A supplication said upon seeing the first fruits, among the sunnas, me...
اللهم باسمك أموت وأحيا
Allahumma Bismika Amutu wa Ahya
Another formula of the bedtime invocation, meaning: O Allah, in Your n...
اللهم اغفر لي
Allahumma Ghfir Li
A supplication meaning: O Allah, forgive my sin and veil my fault, see...
اللهم اهدني
Allahumma Ihdini
A supplication meaning: O Allah, show me the truth and keep me firm up...
اللهم اجعلني من التوابين واجعلني من المتطهرين
Allahumma Ijalni min at-Tawwabin waj'alni min al-Mutatahhirin
The continuation of the invocation after ablution, meaning: O Allah, c...
اللهم اكفني بحلالك عن حرامك وأغنني بفضلك عمن سواك
Allahumma Ikfini bi Halalika an Haramika wa Aghnini bi Fadlika amman Siwak
A prophetic supplication at debt and need, meaning: O Allah, suffice m...
اللهم إني أسألك
Allahumma Inni Asaluka
The opening of many prophetic supplications, meaning: O Allah, I ask o...
اللهم إني أسألك خيرها وخير ما فيها وخير ما أرسلت به
Allahumma Inni Asaluka Khayraha
What is said when the wind blows, among the sunnas, meaning: O Allah, ...
اللهم إني أعوذ بك
Allahumma Inni Audhu Bika
The opening of many prophetic refuge supplications, meaning: O Allah, ...
اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الهم والحزن
Allahumma Inni Audhu Bika min al-Hamm wal-Huzn
A prophetic supplication against worry and sadness, meaning: O Allah, ...
اللهم إني أعوذ بك من الخبث والخبائث
Allahumma Inni Audhu Bika min al-Khubth wal-Khabaith
What is said upon entering the toilet, among the sunnas, meaning: O Al...
اللهم ارحمني
Allahumma Irhamni
A supplication meaning: O Allah, be compassionate with me and send dow...
اللهم ارزقني
Allahumma Irzuqni
A supplication meaning: O Allah, provide for me and suffice my needs b...
اللهم لك الحمد أنت كسوتنيه
Allahumma Lakal-Hamd Anta Kasawtanihi
What is said when wearing a new garment, meaning: O Allah, to You is p...
اللهم قني عذابك يوم تبعث عبادك
Allahumma Qini Adhabaka Yawma Tab'athu Ibadak
What is said at bedtime, meaning: O Allah, protect me from Your punish...
اللهم رب السموات السبع وما أظللن ورب الأرضين السبع وما أقللن
Allahumma Rabb as-Samawat as-Sab wa ma Azlalna wa Rabb al-Aradhina as-Sab wa ma Aqlaln
What is said upon entering a village or town, meaning: O Allah, Lord o...
اللهم صل على محمد
Allahumma Salli ala Muhammad
A concise formula of prayer upon the Prophet (may Allah's peace and bl...
اللهم صل وسلم على نبينا محمد
Allahumma Salli wa Sallim ala Nabiyyina Muhammad
A formula of prayer upon the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings ...
اللهم صيباً نافعاً
Allahumma Sayyiban Nafian
What is said when rain falls, among the sunnas, meaning: O Allah, make...
اللهم يسر ولا تعسر
Allahumma Yassir wa La Tuassir
A supplication meaning: O Allah, make the matter easy and not difficul...
آمنت بالله ورسله
Amantu Billahi wa Rusulihi
What is said at devilish whispering in faith, meaning: I believed in A...
آمين
amin
A word meaning: O Allah, answer; said at the end of supplication to se...
صدقة
As-sadaqa
It is the gift by which one seeks reward from Allah, the Most High....
صلاة على النبي
As-Salat ala an-Nabi
The saying: "O Allah, exalt Muhammad and the family of Muhammad"....
أسأل الله العظيم رب العرش العظيم أن يشفيك
Asalu Allah al-Azim Rabb al-Arsh al-Azim an Yashfiyak
What is said to the sick seven times, among the sunnas, meaning: I ask...
شهادتان
Ash-Shahadatan
The two testimonies: bearing witness that there is no god but Allah an...
أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله
Ashhadu an La Ilaha Illa Allah
The first part of the shahada, meaning: I acknowledge and testify that...
أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له وأشهد أن محمداً عبده ورسوله
Ashhadu an La Ilaha Illa Allah Wahdahu La Sharika Lahu wa Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Abduhu wa Rasuluh
What is said after ablution, meaning: the two testimonies with Allah's...
أشهد أن محمداً رسول الله
Ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah
The second part of the shahada, meaning: I acknowledge and testify tha...
سلام عليكم
Assalamu Alaykum
As-salamu 'alaykum: the greeting of Islam, meaning a prayer of safety ...
سلام عليكم أهل الديار من المؤمنين والمسلمين
Assalamu Alaykum Ahl ad-Diyar min al-Muminin wal-Muslimin
What is said upon entering the graveyard, among the sunnas, meaning: p...
سلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh
The full form of the greeting of Islam, meaning: a prayer of safety, A...
استغفر الله
astaghfiroullah
Istighfar: seeking Allah's forgiveness, by saying "astaghfirullah", th...
تحيات لله
At-Tahiyyatu Lillah
The opening of the tashahhud in prayer, meaning: all greetings and exa...
تهليل
At-Tahlil
The saying: "There is no god but Allah". The word of oneness (tawhid)....
تحميد
At-Tahmid
The saying: "Al-hamdulillah" (Praise be to Allah). Praising Allah with...
طلاق
At-talaq
In language: removal of the bond and release. In the Law: removal of t...
أعوذ بكلمات الله التامات من شر ما خلق
Audhu bi Kalimat Allah at-Tammati min Sharri ma Khalaq
What is said after a distressing dream (nightmare), among the sunnas, ...
أعوذ بالله من الشيطان
Audhu Billahi min ash-Shaytan
What is recommended to say when yawning to repel Satan, meaning: I see...
أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم
Audhu Billahi min ash-Shaytan ir-Rajim
The isti'adha, meaning: I seek refuge with Allah and cling to Him agai...
عظم الله أجرك
Azama Allah Ajrak
A supplication said in condolence, meaning: we ask Allah to magnify yo...
عظم الله أجركم
Azama Allah ajrakum
A supplication for a great reward; said in condolence....
الله عز وجل
azza wa jall
An expression of Allah's exaltation joined to His noble name, meaning:...

Expressions terms - letter B

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بارك الله لكما
Baraka Allah Lakuma
A congratulation supplication for the newlyweds, meaning: we ask Allah...
بارك الله لكما وبارك عليكما وجمع بينكما في خير
Baraka Allah Lakuma wa Baraka Alaykuma wa Jamaa Baynakuma fi Khayr
The sunna formula for congratulating the groom, meaning: we ask Allah ...
بارك الله فيك
barakallahou fik
A supplication for blessing, meaning: we ask Allah to place His blessi...
بإذن الله
Bi idhni Allah
By Allah's will and His grace....
بإذن الله تعالى
Bi-Idhni-Llahi Taala
An expression tying the matter to Allah's permission, meaning: by the ...
بالرفاء والبنين
Bil-Rifa wal-Banin
An old marriage congratulation meaning: with harmony and offspring; it...
بالله
Billahi
An oath formula by Allah, meaning: I swear by Allah....
بالصحة والعافية
Bis-Saha wal-Afiya
A supplication meaning: eat in health and wellness; it is a prayer for...
باسمك اللهم أموت وأحيا
Bismika Allahumma Amutu wa Ahya
What is said at bedtime, among the sunnas, meaning: in Your name, O Al...
بسم الله
bismillah
The basmala: the saying "bismillah" (in the name of Allah); it is the ...
بسم الله اللهم جنبنا الشيطان وجنب الشيطان ما رزقتنا
Bismillah Allahumma Jannibna ash-Shaytan wa Jannib ash-Shaytana ma Razaqtana
What is said before marital relations, among the sunnas, meaning: in t...
بسم الله أوله وآخره
Bismillah Awwalahu wa Akhirahu
What is said when the basmala was forgotten at the start of the meal t...
بسم الله توكلت على الله لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله
Bismillah Tawakkaltu ala Allah La Hawla wa La Quwwata Illa Billah
What is said when leaving home, among the sunnas, meaning: in the name...
بسم الله وعلى بركة الله
Bismillah wa ala Barakatillah
What is said before eating, meaning: in the name of Allah we eat and u...
بسم الله ولجنا وبسم الله خرجنا وعلى الله ربنا توكلنا
Bismillah Walajna wa Bismillah Kharajna wa ala Allah Rabbina Tawakkalna
What is said when entering home, meaning: in the name of Allah we ente...

Expressions terms - letter D

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Expressions terms - letter E

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Expressions terms - letter F

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Expressions terms - letter G

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Expressions terms - letter H

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Expressions terms - letter I

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Expressions terms - letter J

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Expressions terms - letter K

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Expressions terms - letter L

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لا بأس
La ba's
No harm; said to comfort in sickness or affliction....
لا بأس طهور إن شاء الله
La Basa Tahur In Sha Allah
What is said to the sick, among the sunnas, meaning: no harm upon you;...
لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله العلي العظيم
La Hawla wa La Quwwata Illa Billahi al-Aliyy al-Azim
The complete hawqala, meaning: there is no change from one state to an...
لا إله إلا الله
La Ilaha Illa Allah
The shahada: the saying "there is no god but Allah"; it is the word of...
لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله
La Ilaha Illa Allah Muhammad Rasul Allah
The two complete testimonies: affirming Allah's oneness and negating a...
لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له له الملك وله الحمد يحيي ويميت وهو حي لا يموت
La Ilaha Illa Allah Wahdahu La Sharika Lah Lahul-Mulku wa Lahul-Hamd Yuhyi wa Yumit wa Huwa Hayyun La Yamut
What is said upon entering the market, meaning: Allah's oneness and Hi...
لا إله إلا أنت سبحانك إني كنت من الظالمين
La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka Inni Kuntu min az-Zalimin
The invocation of Dhu an-Nun (Jonah, peace be upon him) as in the Qura...
لا قوة إلا بالله
La Quwwata Illa Billah
An expression meaning: no one has power over anything except by Allah,...
لا سمح الله
La Samaha Allah
An expression meaning: may Allah not permit this harm to occur; said t...
لبيك اللهم لبيك
Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk
The opening of the talbiya in hajj and 'umra, meaning: at Your service...
لبيك الله
labbaykallah
The talbiya, meaning: in answer to Your call, O Allah, here I am prese...

Expressions terms - letter M

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Expressions terms - letter N

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Expressions terms - letter Q

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Expressions terms - letter R

16 terms

ربنا آتنا في الدنيا حسنة وفي الآخرة حسنة
Rabbana Atina fid-Dunya Hasanah wa fil-Akhirati Hasanah
A verse of the Quran (sura al-Baqara 201), meaning: the supplication f...
ربنا لا تؤاخذنا إن نسينا أو أخطأنا
Rabbana La Tuakhidhna in Nasina aw Akhtana
A verse of the Quran (sura al-Baqara 286), meaning: a supplication tha...
ربنا ولك الحمد
Rabbana wa Lakal-Hamd
An invocation said after "sami'a Allahu liman hamidah" in prayer, mean...
ربنا ظلمنا أنفسنا
Rabbana Zalamna Anfusana
A verse of the Quran (sura al-A'raf 23), the supplication of Adam (pea...
رب اشرح لي صدري
Rabbi Ishrah Li Sadri
A verse of the Quran (sura Taha 25), the supplication of Moses (peace ...
ربي وربك الله
Rabbi wa Rabbuka Allah
The continuation of the crescent invocation, meaning: my Lord and your...
رب زدني علماً
Rabbi Zidni Ilma
A verse of the Quran (sura Taha 114), meaning: a supplication for more...
رضيت بالله رباً وبالإسلام ديناً وبمحمد نبياً
Raditu Billahi Rabba wa bil-Islami Dina wa bi-Muhammadin Nabiyya
A prophetic invocation, meaning: I am content with Allah as Lord, with...
رضي الله عنها
Radiya Allahu Anha
A formula of contentment for a female Companion, meaning: we ask Allah...
رضي الله عنه
Radiya Allahu Anhu
A formula of contentment for a male Companion, meaning: we ask Allah t...
رضي الله عنهم
Radiya Allahu Anhum
A formula of contentment for a group of Companions, meaning: we ask Al...
رحمها الله
Rahimaha Allah
A supplication for a deceased woman, meaning: we ask Allah to have mer...
رحمه الله
Rahimahu Allah
A supplication for a deceased man, meaning: we ask Allah to have mercy...
رحمهم الله
Rahimahum Allah
A supplication for a group of the deceased, meaning: we ask Allah to h...
رمضان كريم
Ramadan Karim
Greetings for the month of Ramadan, said at the beginning of the month...
رمضان مبارك
Ramadan Mubarak
Greetings for the blessed month of Ramadan....

Expressions terms - letter S

13 terms

صدق الله العظيم
sadaqallahoul adhim
An expression meaning: Allah, the Most Great, is truthful in what He h...
صحة وعافية
Saha wa Afiya
A supplication meaning: we ask Allah for you health and wellness; said...
سلافي
salafi
The salaf (pious predecessors) are those who preceded us among the rig...
صلى الله عليه وسلم
sallallahou 'alayhi wa sallam
The prayer upon the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon h...
سمع الله لمن حمده
Sami Allahu liman Hamidah
An invocation said upon rising from bowing, meaning: Allah hears the o...
صوماً مقبولاً
Sawman Maqbulan
A Ramadan supplication, meaning: we ask Allah to make your fasting acc...
سبحان الله
soubhanallah
An invocation meaning the glorification of Allah above any deficiency ...
سبحان الذي سخر لنا هذا وما كنا له مقرنين وإنا إلى ربنا لمنقلبون
Subhan Alladhi Sakhkhara Lana Hadha wa ma Kunna Lahu Muqrinin wa Inna ila Rabbina la Munqalibun
What is said when mounting an animal or a vehicle, from the Quran (sur...
سبحان الذي يسبح الرعد بحمده والملائكة من خيفته
Subhan Alladhi Yusabbih ar-Radu bi Hamdihi wal-Malaikatu min Khifatihi
What is said upon hearing thunder, meaning: glorified be He whom the t...
سبحان الله العظيم
Subhan Allah al-Azim
An invocation meaning: glorifying Allah the Most Great above all defic...
سبحان الله وبحمده
Subhan Allah wa Bihamdihi
An invocation meaning: glorifying Allah while praising Him; it is an i...
سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم
Subhan Allah wa Bihamdihi Subhan Allah al-Azim
An invocation combining "soubhanallah wa bihamdih" and "soubhanallah a...
سبحانك اللهم
Subhanaka Allahumma
An invocation opening supplication in prayer, meaning: glory be to You...

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sat 6 Rabi' al-Thani
السبت 6 ربيع الآخر
هلال متزايد Waxing Crescent Day 7.4 / 29.5
Illumination 50%
Full moon in 7 days
سبحان الله وبحمده Glory and praise be to Allah