I was told once that I use words and abbreviations in my posts that often don't mean anything to some readers. For that I sincerely apologise. I decided to set up this page for you, dear reader, if you come across a word/phrase/abbreviation that you are unfamiliar with. However, I've borrowed these definitions from a sister, since my knowledge of the Arabic Language is very limited:
Subhanahu wa ta’ala (SWT) - Free from imperfection and exalted is He (can be used when taking the name of Allah)
Alhamdulillah - All praise and gratitude belongs to Allah (Usually used to thank God)
Subhanallah - Free (from imperfections) is Allah. (Generally used to express amazement)
Insha’Allah - If Allah wills it (Used when talking about any future event)
Masha’Allah - Allah has willed it (Used when congratulating a person or when talking about some good quality of a person)
Bismillah - In the name of Allah (used when beginning something)
La iIaha illa Allah - There is no God but Allah
Assalam-u-alaikum - Peace be unto you (When a Muslim meets someone)
Wa’alaikum-massalam m And upon you be peace (Reply to Assalamualaikum)
Astughfirullah - Forgive Me Allah
Jazakallahu Khair - May Allah reward you with good. (Used to thank a person)
Wa iyyakum - And unto you (Reply to the above)
Barakallahu feek - May the blessings of Allah be upon you (I usually use this as a reply to Jazakallahu Khair)
Sallalhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (SAW) - Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him (i.e. PBUH) (Used when mentioning the name of Prophet Muhammed(pbuh))
‘Alayhi salaam (AS) - Upon him be peace (Used when mentioning the name of other prophets (peace be upon them all)
Radhi'Allah hu anha (RA) - May Allah be pleased with him/her (Used after mentioning a companion of the Prophet (pbuh))
If your're still a bit confused, there is this really nice video by DawahAddict, that explain things quite well with correct pronunciation.
I hope that helps and clears away some confusion.
Nida
