Mashallah

What is Mashallah?


1.

"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!"

See arabic, islam, mashallah, god


50

Random Words:

1. A term largely used in the context of gibberish and absurdism used to describe the sad state of actor Bill Cosby's mental health an..
1. A person who acts so Jewish, you want to put him in a bag and drown him. God, don't be such a jew-bag. See Vercingetorix 2. See..
1. a parody of the Stouffer's Lean Cuisine line of frozen dinners. it turns out that a lot of gay men eat lean cuisines. queer cultur..