Ramadan: Should you say MashAllah to yourself in this case?
LOL Is there hadith on this? Any reference? MashAllah What Allah wishes It is often used in occasions where there is surprise in someones’ good deeds or achievements. For example people say Mashallah when someone does very well in their exams. yes why not say it. Sometimes I feel I should say it too.
Ramadan:Why the shiite do not follow express instructions of hazrat Ali RA?
I am sure that Ali (R) will not recognize them as his followers due to deviation from Islam. May Allah guide them towards the right path of Islam. Ameen! Edit: @@TO:Labayk Ya Hussain: You claim Shia pray 3 times a day according to Quran which means Shia understand Quran better than Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)! Your Hadith reference of exceptional events where prophet himself combined few Prayers, is not an sufficient evidence to change the normal practice of worship. Why Shia always take undue advantage of abnormal situations and depart from the accepted course of Islam. Why you quote Sunni Scholars who have already recognized the Sabai Fitna in Islam and named you as “Rafidah”. It is not a sincere answer but a Sabai controversial debate! Because Confusion is your priority which you had adopted since the death of your Holy Imam Abdullah b. Saba duly recognized by Allah in his revelation (Quran) as Munafiq. Why Ali-r was praying five times with Rasol and his devout Companions? Why none of your so called Imams could change five Prayers to Three Prayers? Who advised you to deviate from the advise and practice of Rasol??
How many times is the word Ramadan in the Quran?
Wow Aziz, you also seem a little hostile. No, I don't know how many times the word Trinty appears in the Bible. You should consider yourself a role model to those seeking truth. Think on your answer carefully also, and was it kind? I want to thank those people that answered my sincere question, in a civil and friendly way. Now I will close this question as I have received the good and decent answer that I respectfully asked.
What should I reply when someone says Insha'Allah?
The term In'shaAllah written إن شآء الله in Arabic (written from right to left) simply means putting the future in the Will of Allah. No human knows what the future holds and whether we will be alive or able to fulfill any commitment, or if the commitment is good for us or not. That is why Muslims (and other Arabic speaker) say this phrase signifying their commitment for a something subject to the Willingness of Allah. A way of saying that, may we be guided for what's good for us.Interestingly, on a visit to Spain, some years ago, I was intrigued by an expression that was used by the locals, specially waiters and shopkeepers. They would say “Shala”! It suddenly dawned on me that the Spanish had learned this term as a figure of speech from the time that there was Muslim rule in Spain and they were actually speaking a diminutive form of the term In'shaAllah!!There are any number of ways in which one can respond to this phrase. You don't have to be a Muslim to invoke the name of God.The answers that I am suggesting are from my intimate knowledge of Muslim customs, culture, and a good knowledge of Arabic.By repeating In'shaAllah (God Willing)Say “God Willing” in your own language or in EnglishSay “Allah Kareem” (Allah is Kind or Benevolent)Say “God be Benevolent” in your own language or in EnglishSay “Wishing for us the best”Say “May God Guide us”Say nothing and just nod your head in agreement.Any of the above would be most acceptable and polite ways of responding.
Is there a polite phrase in Arabic that would be appropriate as a greeting by a non-Muslim? I work in a hotel and we frequently have guests from the Middle East. I have heard that "Wa-salaam Malaikum" could be offensive if spoken by a non-Muslim.
As many others have pointed out, this isn't really an issue at all. Just like many of the phrases people use in the Middle East, greetings and phrases like "Salamu Alaikom" shifted from being religious greetings to more of a traditional habit. The intention is not religious at all.However, if you'd like, you can always opt for other greetings such as:Marhaba (مرحبا): Not as common, but it's understood by everyone.Ahlan/Ahlain (أهلن/أهلين): I find this greeting to be the most common aside from Salamu Alaikom. Hala* (هلا): A Gulfern corruption of Ahlan, and used primarily in the GCC. My favorite.Salam (سلام): Short, this just means "peace", pretty simple and fun. My favorite after Hala. There are also many common phrases that have no religious background that you can use. Sabah Al Khair (صباح الخير): Good Morning.Sabah (صباح): MorningKhair (خير): GoodYou reply with Sabah Al Noor (صباح النور).Masa' Al Khair (مساء الخير): Good Afternoon/Good Evening.Masa' (مساء): Afternoon.You reply with Masa' Al Noor (مساء النور).Although Masa' means evening, the phrase is still used for the evening and afternoon. If you're curious, Afternoon means Duhr (ظهر).Tosbah Ala Khair (تصبح على خير): Good night.The literal translation for this is a bit complicated. The word "Tosbah" here literally means "to morning", in which the word morning transforms into a verb. So the now verb "morning" is the equivalent of "waking". So the literal translation of the phrase is: Wake up in goodness.Tosbah: Wake upKhair: GoodAnd as you can guess, the reply is Tosbah Ala Noor (تصبح على نور).The word Noor in Arabic literally means "light", however light in Arabic is usually associated with positivity, so in the context used above, it can also mean "goodness"
Ramadan Kareem or Ramadan Mubarak?
I've heard Ramadan Mubarak more often too, but read this and made me think is Ramadan Kareem more appropriate? http://www.politicalforum.com/religion/146856-why-do-muslims-never-say-happy-ramadan.html Thanks everyone
What do the words Ramadan Kareem and Ramadan Mubarak mean?
Ramadan Mubarak means Congratulations it's Ramadan...(basically) we say congrats because we are excited for this time and all the blessings it brings. Ramadan Kareem means Generous Ramadan because it is a generous time, we get many blessings and we see all the things we are to be thankful for. We also give charity during Ramadan (and should all year long). Basically the phrases are like saying Happy Ramadan.
At what times do i say words such as inshallah, humduallah, or mashallah?
there is a slight difference in inshallah and mashallah Insha'Allah means "Allah willing". Therefore it is said when someone expects to do something or promises to do it or when he hopes that something will be realized. It may be used when talking of the future as some may say "When we are in November, Allah willing, I hope to ...". Masha'Allah means "whatever Allah wills". It is chiefly used as an expression of admiration or glorifying Allah for anything with which one is pleased. It is also usable in conditional sense, meaning "whatever Allah wills, will be realized." Alhamdulillah means simply "praise be to Allah". It can be used in all situations to praise Allah for anything or any event. If some people use these phrases frequently, they should be commended for that. They simply relate anything in life to the will of Allah, which is perfectly acceptable.
How do you say "Happy Birthday" in Arabic? Is there more than one way to say it?
Eid Milad Saeedعيد ميلاد سعيدWith it you can sayKullu Aam Antum Bakhair