The numerals 786 or any other numerals in no way represent 'Bismillaah
al-Rahmaan al-Raheem' or other Surahs of the noble Qur'aan and is not the way of the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). If one fears abuse of the letter, etc. 'Bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem' should be recited verbally at the beginning of the letter which will suffice for the written script.
CAN NUMBER 786 REPLACE THE HOLY NAME OF GOD ?
The innovation of writing '786' replacing 'Bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem' has been adopted for a long time and the majority of the Ummah is still indulged in it inadvertently.
Apart from the common folk, the scholars also heed no attention towards it and to avoid disrespect to the Holy Words they use it in their letters and documents. They adopt it as 'correct' and 'better' way to invite Allah's blessings and have also started replacing the Holy Words by this number on their houses, offices, buildings, etc. Unfortunately, this tendency is gradually gaining momentum.
But, do we see this number instead of the Holy Words in the Holy Qur'aan? Or, can we write it there as well? can we remove 'Bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem' from the top of Surah al-Faatiha and replace it with the number 786? Obviously not.
If we study the Qur'aan, we see it carries the holy words in a letter from Prophet Solomon (pbuh) to the Queen of Sheeba - Bilqis - who was an infidel at that time. Even Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in his letters to different heads of states and governments, used the holy words at the top.
Therefore, whosoever uses 786 with the intention to obtain Allah's blessings, is a misguided person and any attempt to justify it, is ignorance.
More astonishing is that fact that '786' is an aggregation of the numbers of Hindu 'Lord Hari Krishna'.
H(a)iri Kr(i)shna
h-5, r-200, r-10, k-20, r-200, sh-300, n-50, a-1 = Aggregate of 786
Thus, the aggregate number of these letters (Hari Krishna) equals 786. This is also the case of 'Bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem'. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid using this number to avoid the danger of being indulging in infidelity.
Islam's foundation is laid on the belief in Tawheed (oneness of God). If we associate anyone with Allah's exalted names orally or practically, we would be committing infidelity which is an unpardonable sin.
The Qur'aan warns us, one who finds a rival against Allah, Allah will never allow him to enter paradise, and his abode is the hell.
The letters by the Prophet (pbuh) to non-Muslim Kings and chiefs bear the holy words 'Bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem'. This was also the case of his noble companions. Did the Prophet (pbuh) and his companions respect the Holy Words less than we do?
Now, when it became known that '786' is written in place of Hindu, 'Lord Krishna', and has no significance in the Holy Qur'aan and Sunnah, it is obviously an innovation and goes against the Divine doctrine of 'Obey Allah and His Prophet'.
Similarly, some Muslims replace Allah's name by the number '66' and the Prophet's name by '92'. But if one ask, the number '420' is used against somebody's name and he is called '420'. Can he bear such an insult?
Calling someone by a nick name is a sin. Allah Ta'ala says, 'Don't call one another by nick names'. If Allah prohibits the use of nicknames for fellow human beings, how can He allow the use of such insulting replacement number for Himself and His Prophet (pbuh).
'Bismillaah al-Rahmaan al-Raheem' great significance in the Qur'aan and Muslims are ordered to begin any work but in the names Allah, not in the number of '786' or any other substitution.
Allah is sufficient for me. There is none worthy of worship but Him. I have placed my trust in Him, and He is the Lord of the Majestic Throne
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Is it Really Hard to keep 6 days of Fasting in Shawaal ?
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
During Ramadhan , every year we all keep our fast for an entire month. We stay away from food and water and sometimes we kept our fast even when we fail get up for suhoor.
Then why is it after Ramadhan , just thinking about fasting for 6 more days seems so hard ?
Why is it that we think we will not be able to do it and we do not even try?
Yes , we all know , not many people keep these fasts , but why do we want to be counted among those people ?
Concept of keeping additonal 6 Days of Fasting
Do you know that the Islamic Calendar contains 354/ 355 days ?
Allah SWT knows that keeping fast for 1 day is very tough. So its because of the bounty of Allah SWT that He gives the reward of 10 days of fasting by just having 1 day of fast.
Subhanallah
So
29 or 30 days of Ramadhan X 10 days of reward for each day of fast
= 290 or 300 days of equivalent reward.
That still leaves approx 60 days to complete 1 year.
60 divided by 10 = 6 days left of fasting.
Inshallah. Just by having additional 6 days of fasting we would get the reward as if we have fasted for 1 FULL YEAR,,,
WOW !!!
Hold on,,,,
Thats not all…
Know the bounty of Allah SWT ,
He is Most Merciful , Most Forgiving , Most Kind ,
Much more than we can Ever Think and Imagine.
Allah SWT, just does not gives you the reward for fasting 6 additional days equalivent of 1 year ,
but He multiplies not by 10 or 20 .
But He rewards us for as if we have fasted for Full Lifetime
Subhanallah
"Whoever fasts Ramadaan then follows it with six days of Shawwaal, it will be as if he fasted for a lifetime"
(Muslim, no. 1984),
What are the virtues of fasting the 6 days of Shawwal ?
Abu Ayub al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported Allaahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: “He who observed the fast of Ramadan and then followed it with six (fasts) of Shawwal, it would be as if he fasted perpetually.”
(perpetually means: lifetime)
(Sahih Muslim, Book 006, Number 2614)
Thawbaan (may Allaah be pleased with him), the freed slave of Allaahs Messenger (peace be upon him), related that the Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever fasts six days after the Festival of Breaking the Fast completes the reward of a year, for whoever brings a good deed gets [the reward of] ten similar.”
Sunan Ibn Maajah, Vol. 3, p. 38, Number 1715;
Tips on how to keep 6 days of Fasting of Shawaal
Shawaal has just started , only a week has gone by.
You still have the time to do it.
Do not leave it for next year for who knows this might have been your last ramadhan.
Do not listen to shaitaan waswas, for it is the shaitaan that does not want you to get the reward of fasting equivalent of lifetime.
1: Just wake up for suhoor tomorrow and keep 1 day of fast.
After completing 1 day of fast, it will seem easy and it is but natural we would automatically be keeping the remaining 5 days of fasting.
(Inshallah)
Allah knows best
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
During Ramadhan , every year we all keep our fast for an entire month. We stay away from food and water and sometimes we kept our fast even when we fail get up for suhoor.
Then why is it after Ramadhan , just thinking about fasting for 6 more days seems so hard ?
Why is it that we think we will not be able to do it and we do not even try?
Yes , we all know , not many people keep these fasts , but why do we want to be counted among those people ?
Concept of keeping additonal 6 Days of Fasting
Do you know that the Islamic Calendar contains 354/ 355 days ?
Allah SWT knows that keeping fast for 1 day is very tough. So its because of the bounty of Allah SWT that He gives the reward of 10 days of fasting by just having 1 day of fast.
Subhanallah
So
29 or 30 days of Ramadhan X 10 days of reward for each day of fast
= 290 or 300 days of equivalent reward.
That still leaves approx 60 days to complete 1 year.
60 divided by 10 = 6 days left of fasting.
Inshallah. Just by having additional 6 days of fasting we would get the reward as if we have fasted for 1 FULL YEAR,,,
WOW !!!
Hold on,,,,
Thats not all…
Know the bounty of Allah SWT ,
He is Most Merciful , Most Forgiving , Most Kind ,
Much more than we can Ever Think and Imagine.
Allah SWT, just does not gives you the reward for fasting 6 additional days equalivent of 1 year ,
but He multiplies not by 10 or 20 .
But He rewards us for as if we have fasted for Full Lifetime
Subhanallah
"Whoever fasts Ramadaan then follows it with six days of Shawwaal, it will be as if he fasted for a lifetime"
(Muslim, no. 1984),
What are the virtues of fasting the 6 days of Shawwal ?
Abu Ayub al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported Allaahs Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: “He who observed the fast of Ramadan and then followed it with six (fasts) of Shawwal, it would be as if he fasted perpetually.”
(perpetually means: lifetime)
(Sahih Muslim, Book 006, Number 2614)
Thawbaan (may Allaah be pleased with him), the freed slave of Allaahs Messenger (peace be upon him), related that the Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever fasts six days after the Festival of Breaking the Fast completes the reward of a year, for whoever brings a good deed gets [the reward of] ten similar.”
Sunan Ibn Maajah, Vol. 3, p. 38, Number 1715;
Tips on how to keep 6 days of Fasting of Shawaal
Shawaal has just started , only a week has gone by.
You still have the time to do it.
Do not leave it for next year for who knows this might have been your last ramadhan.
Do not listen to shaitaan waswas, for it is the shaitaan that does not want you to get the reward of fasting equivalent of lifetime.
1: Just wake up for suhoor tomorrow and keep 1 day of fast.
After completing 1 day of fast, it will seem easy and it is but natural we would automatically be keeping the remaining 5 days of fasting.
(Inshallah)
Allah knows best
written by
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
More New Phrases,We shud All know ...
MashAllah
What Allah wishes
It is often used in occasions where there is surprise in someone’s' good deeds or achievements. For example people say Mashallah when someone does very well in their exams.
SubhanAllah
Perfect Glory is to God or "Glorified is Allah"
A supplication (dua) meaning, "O Allah, respond to (or answer) what we have said". It is usually said out aloud in prayers.
ASSALAMU ALAYKUM
"Peace be upon you" the greeting of the muslim
[the reply is "wa alaikumus salam"which means "and peace be upon you".
The fuller version reads "assalam u alaikum wa rahmatulahi wa baakatuhu" which means "peace be upon you and the blessings and mercy of Allah" the reply is "wa alaikumus salam wa rahmatulahi wa baakatuhu" ]
ALLAHU AKBAR
The Arabic expression meaning "Allah is greatest." Also called the takbir
ALLAHU ALEM
An Arabic expression meaning "Allah knows best"
AL HAMDU LILAH WA SHUKRU LILLAHThe Arabic expression meaning which means "Praise belongs to Allah and all thanks to Allah"
AMMA BAADAn expression used for separating an introductory from the main topics in a speech; the introductory being usually concerned with Allahs praises and glorification. Literally it means "whatever comes after"
ASTAGFURILLAH
The Arabic expression meaning "I ask forgiveness of Allah"
AUDHU BILLAHI MIN ASH SHAYTAN AR RAJIM
The Arabic expression meaning "I seek protection in Allah from the accursed satan".
This phraze is often recited to ward away evil and before saying bismillahi rahman ar-Raheem before reading the Quran or other activities
AZZA WA JALA formula used after the mentioning the name of Allah meaning "Mighty and Majestic is He"
BARAKALLAH FIK
An expression which means "May the blessings of Allah be upon you."
When a muslims wants to thank another person, he uses different statements to express his thanks, appreciation and gratitude. One of them is BarakAllah
BISMILLAH AR RAHMAN AR RAHIM
The bismillah. "In the name of Allah, the all Merciful the all Compassionate."[this is also translated as in the name of Allah most gracious most merciful]
FI AMANALLAH
Valedictory phrase meaning "In Allahs protection"
It is used like goodbye as used by English.
FI SABILILLAH
The Arabic expression meaning "In the way of Allah", "For the cause of Allah" [also used to mean "for the love of Allah"]
Giving sadaqah (charity) for the sake of Allah is known as sadaqah fee sabilillah as this act of charity is not required by Islam but it is only recommended. There is lots of thawab for this type of charity.
HADHRAT/HAZRAT
"Your Honor" Literally "Presence"; a term of address roughly equivalent to
HASBALA
The Arabic expression, "Hasbunallah wa nimalwakil" meaning "Allah is enough for us and an excellent guardian". Usually known as "Hasbi Allah"
HAWQALA
The Arabic expression, "la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" which means "There is no power nor strength save (expect) by Allah"
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAYHI RAJIUN
This is something which a muslim expresses when he is afflicted by a misfortune, the meaning of which is "We are from Allah and to Him are we returning." It is taken from an ayat (verse) from the Quran (ch 2 vs 156).
[this is usually said upon hearing of the death of an individual]
INSHALLAH
The Arabic expression meaning "If Allah wills"
[this is usually said when referring to a situation in the future e.g. inshAllah I will go to the grocery shop tomorrow etc]
ISTIGHFAR
To ask the forgiveness of Allah, especially by saying, Astagfuralah, "I seek the forgiveness of Allah"
To seek Allahs forgiveness. It is something that must be done continuously in a Muslims life
ISTITHNA
Exception, saying "InshAllah", "If Allah wills"
ITAQILLAH
The Arabic expression meaning "Fear Allah" - i.e. To fear to do something (i.e. a bad action), knowing that Allah is always watching.
JALLA JALALUHThe formula said after the name of Allah meaning "Great is His Majesty"
JAZAKALLAHU KHAIRAN
This is a statement of thanks and appreciation to be said to a person who does a favour. Instead of saying "shukran" (thanks), this phrase is used. It means "May Allah reward you with good".
KARAM ALLAHU WAJHAHU
"May Allah honour him", a formula used when Ali ibn Abi Talib (RadiAllahu Taala anhu) is mentioned
LABBAYK
"At your service", the talbiya or call of the pilgrim to his Lord in the hajj.
[the full talbiya is "LabbaykAllah huma Labbayk, LabbaykAllah sharee kalala Labbayk, innal hamda, wa naimata lakawulmulk la shareekala"
which means "Here I am O Lord, here I am, Oh Allah, here I am. Here I am. You have no partner. Here I am. Surely all praise, grace and dominion is yours, and you have no partner."]
LA HAWLA WALA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAHThe meaning of this expression is "There is no power nor strength save in Allah". This is said by a muslim when he is struck with calamity, or is taken over by a situation beyond his control.
LI WAJHILLAH
Literally, "For the face of Allah", meaning in order to obtain the pleasure of Allah, purely for Allah himself.
MA SALAMA
"With peace", a formula for ending letters
MASHALLAH
A phrase literally meaning "What Allah wishes", and it indicates a good omen[example of usage, I get an A in a test, my mother would say MashAllah]
MALWANA
"Our master", a term of respect
[usually used in the context of referring to the Prophet (pbuh) also however used in the context of referring to a learned individual e.g. scholar or imam, a concept I am not too keen on supporting and Allah knows best]
RABBANA WA LAKAL_HAMD
"Our Lord, Praise if yours", said after rising from ruku after saying "sami Allahuliman hamidah"[which means "Allah listens to the one who praises him"]
RADIYALLAHU ANHA
The formula "May Allah be pleased with her" used after a female companion [usually abbreviated as RA or RAA]
RADIYALLAHU ANHU
This is an expression to be used by muslims whenever a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammed is mentioned or used in writing. IT means "May Allah be pleased with him"
[usually abbreviated as RA or RAA]
RADIYALLAHU ANHUM
The formula, "May Allah be pleased with them", used after a group of companions
[usually abbreviated as RA or RAA]
RAHIMAHULLAHThe formula, "May Allah have mercy on him"
SALLAHU ALAYHI WA SALLAM
"May Allah bless him and grant him peace", the formula spoken after the mentioning of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) usually the following two sets of abbreviations are used for this phrase (pbuh) which means "peace be upon him" and is the technical reply for all Prophets or (saws) the correct suffix when referring to the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh)
SAMI ALLAHU LIMAN HAMIDAH
"Allah heard him who send praise to Him", said by someone praying when he rises from ruku (unless he is following an imam in prayer)
[if he is following an imam in prayer he says "Rabana wala kalhamd" only]
SAYYIDUNA
"Our Master", a term of respect. Literally means "Lord" or "Master, or "Leader"
[usually used to refer to the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) , however many people use it to refer to learned man / scholar, a practise I am not keen on - and Allah knows best]. It is also frequently used to denote a descendant of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)
SHUYUKH
honorific title widely Magestic plural of Shaykh, literally meaning "Old man" - an used to denote scholars, as well as tribal chieftians and notables.
SIDI
Colloquial for "Sayyidi" or "Sayyiduna" - My "Lord/Master/Leader" - an honorific term - especially popular in North Africa.
SUBHANALLAH"Glorified is Allah." To honour Allah andmake Him free from all (unsuitable evil things) that are ascribed to Him, (or "Glorified be Allah")
SUBHANAHU WA TAALA
"Glorified is He and exalted," an expression that muslims use when the name of Allah is pronounced or written
[this us usually abbreviated as (swt)]
TAALA
"Exalted is He", an expression used after the name of Allah is mentioned
[i.e. Allah Ta"ala meaning, Allah, exalted be He]
TAAWWUDH
Saying, "I seek refuge in Allah..." (audhu billahi minash shaitan nirajeem)
TABARAKALLAH
The formula "Blessed is Allah" [usually used in the context of when one hears good news]
TAHMID
Saying the expression "alhamdulillah", which means "Praise belongs to Allah"
TAKBIR
Saying "Allahu akbar", which means "Allah is Great"
TALBIYA
Saying "Labbayk", which means "At your service" during the hajj
TAMJIDGlorifying Allah
TARDIYA
Saying one of the expressions which begin with "radiyallahu...."
TASBIH
Glorification, saying "SubhanAllah", which means "Glory be to Allah"
TASHMIT
Uttering a prayer for the sneezer which these the form, "yarhamuk Allah" which means "may Allah have mercy on you"
[when a person sneezes he says, Ahamdulillah (Praise be to Allah), a person who hears the sneeze says "yarhamuk Allah" and the sneezer replies "Yahdikumul-lah wa Yuslih balakum" which means "May Allah give you guidance and improve your condition."]
ULAMA
Scholars, or learned men. Especially applied to religious scholars, but often used also for those learned in other branches of knowledge.
WAJHULLAH
"The face of Allah", meaning for the sake of Allah, irrespective of any reward in this life, purely for Allah"
ZAWIYA Lodge of religious order or fraternity.
What Allah wishes
It is often used in occasions where there is surprise in someone’s' good deeds or achievements. For example people say Mashallah when someone does very well in their exams.
SubhanAllah
Perfect Glory is to God or "Glorified is Allah"
A supplication (dua) meaning, "O Allah, respond to (or answer) what we have said". It is usually said out aloud in prayers.
ASSALAMU ALAYKUM
"Peace be upon you" the greeting of the muslim
[the reply is "wa alaikumus salam"which means "and peace be upon you".
The fuller version reads "assalam u alaikum wa rahmatulahi wa baakatuhu" which means "peace be upon you and the blessings and mercy of Allah" the reply is "wa alaikumus salam wa rahmatulahi wa baakatuhu" ]
ALLAHU AKBAR
The Arabic expression meaning "Allah is greatest." Also called the takbir
ALLAHU ALEM
An Arabic expression meaning "Allah knows best"
AL HAMDU LILAH WA SHUKRU LILLAHThe Arabic expression meaning which means "Praise belongs to Allah and all thanks to Allah"
AMMA BAADAn expression used for separating an introductory from the main topics in a speech; the introductory being usually concerned with Allahs praises and glorification. Literally it means "whatever comes after"
ASTAGFURILLAH
The Arabic expression meaning "I ask forgiveness of Allah"
AUDHU BILLAHI MIN ASH SHAYTAN AR RAJIM
The Arabic expression meaning "I seek protection in Allah from the accursed satan".
This phraze is often recited to ward away evil and before saying bismillahi rahman ar-Raheem before reading the Quran or other activities
AZZA WA JALA formula used after the mentioning the name of Allah meaning "Mighty and Majestic is He"
BARAKALLAH FIK
An expression which means "May the blessings of Allah be upon you."
When a muslims wants to thank another person, he uses different statements to express his thanks, appreciation and gratitude. One of them is BarakAllah
BISMILLAH AR RAHMAN AR RAHIM
The bismillah. "In the name of Allah, the all Merciful the all Compassionate."[this is also translated as in the name of Allah most gracious most merciful]
FI AMANALLAH
Valedictory phrase meaning "In Allahs protection"
It is used like goodbye as used by English.
FI SABILILLAH
The Arabic expression meaning "In the way of Allah", "For the cause of Allah" [also used to mean "for the love of Allah"]
Giving sadaqah (charity) for the sake of Allah is known as sadaqah fee sabilillah as this act of charity is not required by Islam but it is only recommended. There is lots of thawab for this type of charity.
HADHRAT/HAZRAT
"Your Honor" Literally "Presence"; a term of address roughly equivalent to
HASBALA
The Arabic expression, "Hasbunallah wa nimalwakil" meaning "Allah is enough for us and an excellent guardian". Usually known as "Hasbi Allah"
HAWQALA
The Arabic expression, "la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" which means "There is no power nor strength save (expect) by Allah"
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAYHI RAJIUN
This is something which a muslim expresses when he is afflicted by a misfortune, the meaning of which is "We are from Allah and to Him are we returning." It is taken from an ayat (verse) from the Quran (ch 2 vs 156).
[this is usually said upon hearing of the death of an individual]
INSHALLAH
The Arabic expression meaning "If Allah wills"
[this is usually said when referring to a situation in the future e.g. inshAllah I will go to the grocery shop tomorrow etc]
ISTIGHFAR
To ask the forgiveness of Allah, especially by saying, Astagfuralah, "I seek the forgiveness of Allah"
To seek Allahs forgiveness. It is something that must be done continuously in a Muslims life
ISTITHNA
Exception, saying "InshAllah", "If Allah wills"
ITAQILLAH
The Arabic expression meaning "Fear Allah" - i.e. To fear to do something (i.e. a bad action), knowing that Allah is always watching.
JALLA JALALUHThe formula said after the name of Allah meaning "Great is His Majesty"
JAZAKALLAHU KHAIRAN
This is a statement of thanks and appreciation to be said to a person who does a favour. Instead of saying "shukran" (thanks), this phrase is used. It means "May Allah reward you with good".
KARAM ALLAHU WAJHAHU
"May Allah honour him", a formula used when Ali ibn Abi Talib (RadiAllahu Taala anhu) is mentioned
LABBAYK
"At your service", the talbiya or call of the pilgrim to his Lord in the hajj.
[the full talbiya is "LabbaykAllah huma Labbayk, LabbaykAllah sharee kalala Labbayk, innal hamda, wa naimata lakawulmulk la shareekala"
which means "Here I am O Lord, here I am, Oh Allah, here I am. Here I am. You have no partner. Here I am. Surely all praise, grace and dominion is yours, and you have no partner."]
LA HAWLA WALA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAHThe meaning of this expression is "There is no power nor strength save in Allah". This is said by a muslim when he is struck with calamity, or is taken over by a situation beyond his control.
LI WAJHILLAH
Literally, "For the face of Allah", meaning in order to obtain the pleasure of Allah, purely for Allah himself.
MA SALAMA
"With peace", a formula for ending letters
MASHALLAH
A phrase literally meaning "What Allah wishes", and it indicates a good omen[example of usage, I get an A in a test, my mother would say MashAllah]
MALWANA
"Our master", a term of respect
[usually used in the context of referring to the Prophet (pbuh) also however used in the context of referring to a learned individual e.g. scholar or imam, a concept I am not too keen on supporting and Allah knows best]
RABBANA WA LAKAL_HAMD
"Our Lord, Praise if yours", said after rising from ruku after saying "sami Allahuliman hamidah"[which means "Allah listens to the one who praises him"]
RADIYALLAHU ANHA
The formula "May Allah be pleased with her" used after a female companion [usually abbreviated as RA or RAA]
RADIYALLAHU ANHU
This is an expression to be used by muslims whenever a name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammed is mentioned or used in writing. IT means "May Allah be pleased with him"
[usually abbreviated as RA or RAA]
RADIYALLAHU ANHUM
The formula, "May Allah be pleased with them", used after a group of companions
[usually abbreviated as RA or RAA]
RAHIMAHULLAHThe formula, "May Allah have mercy on him"
SALLAHU ALAYHI WA SALLAM
"May Allah bless him and grant him peace", the formula spoken after the mentioning of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) usually the following two sets of abbreviations are used for this phrase (pbuh) which means "peace be upon him" and is the technical reply for all Prophets or (saws) the correct suffix when referring to the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh)
SAMI ALLAHU LIMAN HAMIDAH
"Allah heard him who send praise to Him", said by someone praying when he rises from ruku (unless he is following an imam in prayer)
[if he is following an imam in prayer he says "Rabana wala kalhamd" only]
SAYYIDUNA
"Our Master", a term of respect. Literally means "Lord" or "Master, or "Leader"
[usually used to refer to the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) , however many people use it to refer to learned man / scholar, a practise I am not keen on - and Allah knows best]. It is also frequently used to denote a descendant of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)
SHUYUKH
honorific title widely Magestic plural of Shaykh, literally meaning "Old man" - an used to denote scholars, as well as tribal chieftians and notables.
SIDI
Colloquial for "Sayyidi" or "Sayyiduna" - My "Lord/Master/Leader" - an honorific term - especially popular in North Africa.
SUBHANALLAH"Glorified is Allah." To honour Allah andmake Him free from all (unsuitable evil things) that are ascribed to Him, (or "Glorified be Allah")
SUBHANAHU WA TAALA
"Glorified is He and exalted," an expression that muslims use when the name of Allah is pronounced or written
[this us usually abbreviated as (swt)]
TAALA
"Exalted is He", an expression used after the name of Allah is mentioned
[i.e. Allah Ta"ala meaning, Allah, exalted be He]
TAAWWUDH
Saying, "I seek refuge in Allah..." (audhu billahi minash shaitan nirajeem)
TABARAKALLAH
The formula "Blessed is Allah" [usually used in the context of when one hears good news]
TAHMID
Saying the expression "alhamdulillah", which means "Praise belongs to Allah"
TAKBIR
Saying "Allahu akbar", which means "Allah is Great"
TALBIYA
Saying "Labbayk", which means "At your service" during the hajj
TAMJIDGlorifying Allah
TARDIYA
Saying one of the expressions which begin with "radiyallahu...."
TASBIH
Glorification, saying "SubhanAllah", which means "Glory be to Allah"
TASHMIT
Uttering a prayer for the sneezer which these the form, "yarhamuk Allah" which means "may Allah have mercy on you"
[when a person sneezes he says, Ahamdulillah (Praise be to Allah), a person who hears the sneeze says "yarhamuk Allah" and the sneezer replies "Yahdikumul-lah wa Yuslih balakum" which means "May Allah give you guidance and improve your condition."]
ULAMA
Scholars, or learned men. Especially applied to religious scholars, but often used also for those learned in other branches of knowledge.
WAJHULLAH
"The face of Allah", meaning for the sake of Allah, irrespective of any reward in this life, purely for Allah"
ZAWIYA Lodge of religious order or fraternity.
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