"Mashallah" or "Mash'Allah" is an Arabic phrase used to show appreciation for a person or happening. It shows respect, and also reminds that everything is achieved by the will of God. The closest English translation is "God willed it." It is used to show joy and praise, and is evoked upon hearing good news.
The phrase has found its way into the language of non-Arabs, including Turks and peoples of the Balkans, including some who are not of the Islamic faith.
A: I just got an A+ on my exam.
B: "Mashallah!"
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muslim/halal way of saying wow
Mia: I heard you got a new car Mos.
Mos Def: Yeah its a great car mashallah
Mia: mashallah, I've heard
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this word can be used for anything and is interchangable with inshallah
mashallah my brother whats popping inshallah
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Itโs something you say When you see something that completely amazed you or when you see a beautiful person you say โmashallahโ
Person 1: my daughter just painted this beautiful beach painting!
Person 2: MASHALLAH! it look amazing!
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The Arabic phrase/term MashAllah or Masha-Allah is short for the longer phrase โMashallah-Allah Tabarak Allahโ which literally translates into โthat in which God has willed, He has or will blessโ. However, the closest meaning and use of the phrase in the English language is that similar to the phrase โKnock on woodโ to express hope for someoneโs good luck to continue for a particular positive statement or as to not jinx something good.
Example 1:
Alex: Oh wow Emily, you have the cutest baby ever!
Emily: Thanks Alex, thatโs very sweet of you. Say MashAllah please.
Alex: absolutely...MashAllah!
Example 2:
Jamal: yo bro, this food is amazing! MashAllah your wife is an incredibly good cook.
Mike: I know man, thank you! Alhamdulilah (Thank God) God has definitely blessed me with a great wife.
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"Amen" for Muslims. If you omit to say mashallah when someone did something well, you'll be blamed if things go wrong.
My nail broke. It's that bitch Yasmin. She commented on my nail polish and didn't say mashallah.
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