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3AMMIYYA

ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY:

3AMMIYYA EXPRESSIONS

Expressions that include the word ‫( هللا‬God) are

‫اهلل‬

extremely widespread in the Arabic language,

An important point to note is that many of

In this the pronunciation guide in this

and many of these sayings are used by speakers

these phrases do not have an exact equivalent

table, capital “L” refers to the emphatic

of any faith, whether or not the speaker is

in English, and their literal translation

sound of the letter ‫ ,ل‬while the lowercase

particularly religious. While it may seem odd at

sometimes is not the best way to understand

“l” refers to the non-emphatic sound of the

first to use the name of God so often in speech,

their Arabic meaning and true usage. For this

letter ‫ .ل‬For more information about the

these expressions are a natural part of the Arabic

reason, we have given you the sense of the

pronunciations of these letters, please see

language and play a large role in day-to-day

phrase first, and provided the literal translation

the Pronunciation tab in this module.

interactions. Because they are so common, these

in parentheses. You should keep in mind the

phrases also appear regularly in calligraphy,

sense of the word, not the literal translation,

and the phrases are easy to recognize even in

when thinking of these phrases.

calligraphic writing once you are familiar with

how they look.

‫اهلل‬

COMMON PHRASES USING

Arabic phrase

Usage in daily speech

Pronunciation

English

equivalent*

This expression is used to express great admiration. For example, when receiving

‫اهلل‬

AL-Laaaah

So beautiful/cute!

a gift that you really like, or at seeing a cute image.

‫اهلل عليك‬

This expression is used to praise people for a good action or

AL-Laaaah

Beautiful! Nice!

something that have been said/heard.

‫عليكي‬

This phrase is said when beginning actions: before starting an important task

‫ب ِس ْ م ِ اهلل‬

(like an exam, a presentation, or a prayer), before eating or drinking, or at the

BIS-mil-la

(lit. In the name of God)

outset of a journey (or even a short car ride) .

‫كيف حالك؟ \ ازيك؟ \ كيفك؟ \ ال باس؟‬

This phrase is used as an answer to:

‫ا حل َ م ْ دُ هلل‬

Thank God! Hallelujah!

al-HAM-du li-la

No matter how you are feeling, it is always proper to use this answer. This phrase

(lit. Thanks be to God)

is also used to express contentment and happiness in various circumstances.

This expression is said to praise talent or beauty, even if it may be exaggerated

Wow! How beautiful!

‫ما شا ء َ اهلل‬

slightly. For example, after seeing your neighbor’ s daughter for the first time,

MAA-sha al-Lah

(lit. It is God’s will)

you may use this phrase to mean “My God! She is beautiful!” or “Wow!”

This expression is used exactly like “hopefully” in English, especially when

Hopefully

‫إن شا ء َ اهلل‬

IN-sha al-Lah

a speaker is talking about something they plan to do in the future. It can

(lit. God willing)

also be used in order to avoid commitment to something.

Wow! Amazing!

This phrase is used to express awe or wonder at events or objects in nature, for

‫س ُ ب ْ حان اهلل‬

sub-HAAN al-Lah

(lit. Praise be to God)

example, a beautiful view (sunset, ocean, stars) or a natural phenomenon.

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