#meaning of “Insha'Allah”

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Introduction:

One such phrase is "Insha'Allah," which is commonly used by Muslims around the world. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of "Insha'Allah" and discuss the appropriate ways to use it in different contexts.

Insha'Allah Meaning:

What does "Insha'Allah" mean? The term "Insha'Allah" is an Arabic phrase that translates to "if Allah wills" or "God willing." It reflects a belief in the divine will and acknowledges that all actions are ultimately subject to Allah's approval and control. When using this phrase, Muslims express their humility and recognition of Allah's sovereignty.

How to Write Insha'Allah:

To write "Insha'Allah," it is essential to understand the correct spelling and usage. The phrase is commonly written in different variations, including "Insha'Allah," "Inshallah," or "Insha Allah." It is often preferred to write it with the apostrophe (') between "Insha" and "Allah" to signify the omission of certain letters. This serves as a mark of respect for the name of Allah.

How to Write Insha'Allah in Arabic:

For those interested in learning Arabic and writing "Insha'Allah" in its original script, it is written as إن شاء الله. Studying Arabic can provide a deeper understanding of Islamic teachings and enable individuals to communicate effectively in various Arabic-speaking communities. Platforms like Studio Arabiya (studioarabiya.com) offer online courses to help individuals learn the Arabic language, including Arabic for adults and Quranic Arabic.

A Misused and Misunderstood Phrase:

Unfortunately, "Insha'Allah" is sometimes misused or misunderstood, leading to misconceptions about its meaning. While it is commonly used to express intentions or make future plans, it should not be used as a vague promise or an excuse for procrastination. True adherence to the phrase involves sincerity and a genuine intention to fulfill the stated action, coupled with an acknowledgment of Allah's ultimate authority.

When NOT to Say "Insha'Allah":

While "Insha'Allah" is generally a respectful and appropriate phrase, there are specific contexts where it should be used with caution or avoided altogether. For example, in situations where a clear commitment or deadline is required, it is more appropriate to give a definite response rather than relying on the phrase as a means to evade responsibility.

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Conclusion:

"Insha'Allah" is a phrase deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and serves as a reminder of Allah's sovereignty and control over all matters. Understanding its meaning and proper usage is crucial for Muslims and those interested in Arabic language and culture. By learning Arabic and embracing the true essence of "Insha'Allah," we can foster better communication, strengthen our faith, and show reverence for Allah's will.

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[1winwin]

it's seriously disturbing how "normal" it has become to open social media and see pictures and videos of dead people..

[boy-mycelium]

it's so funny to me how non-muslim westerners with minimal knowledge about islam use insha'Allah/alhamdullallah/masha'Allah like sometimes they'll put one of them in a sentence and I'd think no bestie wrong prayer!!!

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dhul hijjah - a second chance after ramadan ♡

what is dhul hijjah?

meaning 'the month of the pilgrimage' as many muslims go on hajj in this time, dhul hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the islamic year. the first ten days of this month are the best days of the entire year. yes - even better than ramadan:

it was narrated by Ibn Abbas that the Prophet ﷺ said: “There are no days during which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days,” meaning the (first) ten days of Dhul- Hijjah" - Sunan Ibn Majah 1727

these ten days encompass the day of Arafah, Hajj, and Eid ul-Adha

this month, we remember prophet Ibrahim (as) and how he was told by Allah to sacrifice his son, Hadrat Ismail (as). he took hadrat Ismail (as) on top of mount Arafat for the sacrifice, and just as he was about to sacrifice Ismail (as), Allah told him to stop as He was only testing him to see if he was truly obedient and willing to sacrifice everything for Allah's sake. the 9th day of dhul hijjah is the day of Arafah, commemorating this event.

we also remember how Allah told Ibrahim (as) to leave Ismail (as) and his wife, Hadrat Hajar, in a desert - which, today, is present day makkah.

this month is therefore about obedience, surrender and sacrifice for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ.

depending on the sighting of the moon, dhul hijjah is expected to begin friday 7th june!

what to do in these first ten days?

even if you're not going for hajj, you should use these blessed days for extra righteous deeds and worship, especially on the day of arafah - the 9th day (which falls on 16th june this year, Insha'Allah) - the day before eid.

FASTING

it is a sunnah to fast the first 9 days of dhul hijjah. if you won't fast all 9 days, then it's best to prioritise the 9th day, the day of Arafah. this is because the prophet ﷺ said: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah expiates for the sins of the year before and the year after.” (Sunan Ibn Majah 1730) however, unless you're going for hajj and you're actually at Afarah, then you cannot as it's forbidden to fast while on the mountain.

DHIKR

it's extremely important to increase your dhikr in this time. recite the tasbeeh, tahmeed, takbeer and tahleel often: tasbeeh - subhanallah (Holy is Allah) tahmeed - alhamdulillah (all praise belongs to Allah) takbeer - Allah Akbar (Allah is the Greatest) tahleel - laa ilaha ill-Allah (there is no God except Allah) Allah said “remembrance of Allah indeed is the greatest virtue” (29:46) - it brings you closer to Him, you feel more certain in His powers that He can remove any hardship which makes the heart feel less anxious, Allah becomes your Friend, you'll become successful (remember Allah often so you may prosper” (8:46), it cleans your heart, it protects you from harm, Allah becomes pleased with you. it truly is the greatest virtue.

also recite istighfar (astagfirullah) and repent for your sins

the best dua to recite on the day of Arafah itself is:

laa ilaaha ill-allaahu, waḥdahu laa shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa ‛alaa kulli shay’in qadeer - (None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and all praise and He is over all things omnipotent)

OTHER INCREASED ACTS OF WORSHIP

do extra voluntary acts of worship (nawafil, sunnah prayers, duha prayers)

read a lot of Qur'an

listen to the Qur'an more

send many, many salutations to the Prophet ﷺ (durood sharif!)

practice gratitude. what are you thankful for?

pray tahajjud

give sadaqah / donate to a charity. make sacrifices!

be kind!

read translation and commentary of surahs

listen to islamic podcasts/read islamic books to increase your knowledge

memorise a surah

talk to Allah!!!! pray!!!!

try and increase your acts of worship throughout the 9 days and especially on the 9th day, the day of arafah, which is the day before eid! (16th june Insha'Allah, depending on where you are in the world)

10th day - eid ul adha

on the tenth day of dhul hijjah (eid), our beloved Prophet ﷺ used to give Qurbani (a sacrifice) every year to remember Ibrahim (as) almost sacrificing his son for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ's sake. muslims sacrifice animals all over the world to follow this sunnah, and donating qurbani is encouraged for every Muslim who is financially able to do so (this can be done online)

may Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ make it easy for us to utilise these blessed and best 10 days to the best of our abilities, forgive us of our sins, draw us ever nearer to Him and allow us to become His best friends, Allahumma Ameen ♡

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re: Martyrs, Palestine, Islam, and the 'death cult'

Since the start of the Gazan genocide, I have seen dozens of posts and speeches along the line of "Those crazy Palestine supporters! Those crazy Palestinians! They are so obsessed with death! They celebrate death, isn't that just disgusting? Isn't it disgusting?" In the wake of Aaron Bushnell's passing, such statements are becoming more frequent. They now point to a perceived celebration of suicide—"Those Palestine supporters and their glorification of self-harm! How could you ever stand with such a cause? The entire culture glorifies death!"

This post isn't meant to argue with the people saying this. For a group that is supposedly so anti-death, you see them constantly equivocate on genocide. Instead, I'm hoping to reach those who might have questions—and they are fair questions! Why are the killed Palestinians martyrs, rather than victims? Why do Palestine's supporters hold this as a badge of honour? Why are Palestinians, and Muslims at large, 'so obsessed with death'?

Hello! I am your local non-Palestinian Muslim! Hopefully you'll find some answers here.

In the context of the genocide—and, let's be real, the last 75 years of Israel's existence—the word 'martyr' is a translation of the Arabic word shaheed. 'Shaheed' comes from 'shahad', the verb 'to witness'—to witness, because in Islam, their status is that of eternal reward. They witness heaven before anyone else. Unlike a non-martyr, whose soul remains buried until the Day of Judgement, a shaheed's reward is immediate and indisputable—heaven, eternally, no matter what.

You may then wonder what exactly being a martyr encompasses. The Western image of the martyr is often centred on war—someone killed in battle, holding a gun or a sword. With this image, it is easy to make the leap that Islam therefore rewards war and conquest: this is how you get the whole 'Muslims are violent and want to kill everyone in jihad' bullshit. (And FYI, jihad likely does not mean what you think it means, but whatever. More on that in a bit.)

However, that is just blatantly untrue! Martyrdom in Islam can include death on the battlefield when protecting a just cause, yes. Martyrdom in Islam also includes death by plague (COVID, influenza), death by drowning, crushing, or fire (natural disaster, unsafe housing, travelling), death by internal disease (cancer, infection), death in childbirth, and, finally, death when protecting one's family or property from an oppressor.

That last one seems familiar, I hope.

Why these specific instances? Well, one, because we have them recorded in reliable hadith. But also because these individuals die in a state of jihad—literally, in a state of great effort. Like martyrdom, jihad can encompass fighting in some war somewhere, but often, just means exerting effort to do something that pleases God.

And these people? They die in the process of exerting massive effort to pursue a good cause: to protect their loved ones. To become well after illness. To travel toward safety. To survive. Shuhada (the plural of shaheed) have died exerting the greatest effort of all, and for this, they are beloved to God. They attain heaven immediately. They are forgiven for whatever sins they may have incurred.

For Muslims and Palestinians, this invocation of martyrdom isn't some celebration of death. In a just world, zero Palestinians die. But this world is unjust, and thousands are still dying. The invocation of martyrdom, therefore, is an expression of hope, of resilience, of comfort to those still living: yes, they have died, but they have died in a state of jihad. Yes, they have died, but they are up there in heaven, they are happy, they are safe again. To a parent who has lost a child, to a sibling who has lost a sibling, to people with dead friends, this insistence on martyrdom is a comfort in the midst of a massive, unending grief. They did not die a victim, they died a witness—and insha'allah, they will receive their reward. To decree someone a shaheed is to honour them. It doesn't celebrate their death, but rather affirms the circumstances of that death, and celebrates the subsequent reward.

TL;DR: Martyrs are martyrs because in Islamic scripture, they have died fighting oppression. Martyrdom is a form of death that guarantees heaven, and for those who have lost loved ones, it is a comfort and hope that their loved ones are receiving the ultimate reward. Stop being fucking rude to Palestinians.

Sources: who is classified as a martyr?, wikipedia page on shahid

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tips for writing muslim characters

except im a muslim, born and raised

dont mix it up with arab characters, yes a muslim can be arab and muslim but theres a difference. the link to my post abt writing arabs is here

first and foremost, not all muslims are arabs, and not all arabs are muslims. yes, most terminology and the holy book is in arabic, but that doesnt mean its exclusively arabs

indonesia (not an arab country) has the highest population of muslims worldwide

the arab country with the most christians is egypt, but the arab country with the highest population of christians is lebanon 

not all practicing muslim women wear hijab (some extremely religious women might not wear a hijab)

five prayers a day: fajr (before sunrise), zuhr (midday), asr (afternoon), maghreb/maghrib (sunset), ishaa (nighttime)

call to prayer is known as 'azan', you can listen to it on youtube

muslims use the lunar calendar (known as the hijri calendar), which also has 12 months but its around two weeks shorter than the gregorian calendar. most people only remember the ninth month: ramadan

fasting consists of not eating/drinking from fajr until maghrib. you stop as soon as the azan for fajr sounds, and you can start again as soon as the azan for maghrib sounds. you fast for the entire month of ramadan, but its also encouraged to fast on mondays, thursdays, and the 14th/15th/16th days of each month of the hijri calendar

allah isnt the name of god. allah is the arabic word for 'god'

women dont have to cover up completely until puberty, athough some girls cover up before then and other women dont cover up at all

women can be religious and not cover up

the word 'hijab' doesnt show up in the quran, its 'khimar'. hijab is to cover up completely, not just hair. you cant wear a headscarf with a short sleeved shirt

men have to cover up too. from their navel to their knees absolutely has to be covered up, and (in most islamic cultures, not necessarily exactly religious) they cover up their chests as well 

also men are told to avert their gazes from women more than women are told to cover up. youd find a lot of men in muslim countries not looking up from the floor when walking, especially in areas w a lot of women

kids by the age of eight can usually recite at least four chapters from the quran (the first one and the last three, mostly. it doesnt matter if theyre not arab)

if you want to use verses from the quran for whatever reason, i recommend quran.com

theres only one version of the quran. the same copy thats existed for 1400 years and millions of people have memorized it

on that note, people who memorize the quran are called hafiz, and there isnt a particular age. theres a three year old hafiz and a woman who didnt memorize it until age eighty three

there are two different sources for islamic law: the quran (holy book), and hadith (quotes of the prophet). dua' is completely different, its a prayer used to ask help from god, but unlike the five prayers, it doesnt really require a specific ritual. you just sit, face the direction of mecca, and say the dua'

superstitions are haram, but muslims do believe in black magic (its sihr in arabic and its one of the biggest sins) and djinn (there are djinn muslims but theyre widely regarded somewhat like monsters who encourage/help you to do black magic)

allahu akbar means "god is greater" or "god is the greatest". it isnt used as a signal to blow people up, and it isnt a term used purely by islam extremists

assalamu aleikum / waaleikum assalam mean, respectively, "peace be upon you" and "and peace be upon you too" basically just our way of just saying "hi" along with the reply

subhanallah means "glory be to god" usually when witnessing a miracle or when amazed

mashaallah - there arent any exact english equivalents but it means "what god wills". usually for compliments or to protect someone from evil eye

insha'allah - simply "god willing" but we use this when talking about the future (like "will you come to school?" "insha'allah" or "we'll get the gift, right?" "insha'allah"). can be replaced by the lesser used "bi'ithn illah"

alhamdu lillah - "praise be to god" or "thanks be to god. used in the way you might imagine, but also as a way to express that youre doing fine. "how are you doing today, sister?" "alhamdu lillah" (also when finishing a meal / finishing drinking water)

astaghfir ullah - "i seek forgiveness from god" whenever we see someone do something haram or when we ourselves do something haram and wish to repent

bismillah - "in the name of god" we use this whenever we begin something. a lot of arab literature starts with this. every chapter im the quran starts with this. every meal starts with saying this before eating

you can submit asks if you have any questions, but try to be a lil specific !!

feel free to rb with more info :)

[writerfarzanatutul]

Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem.

Indeed, the Qur'an is filled with verses that offer deep solace and hope, promising that Allah, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, will alleviate our sorrows and transform our hardships into ease. Allah assures us that He is ever-watchful, and nothing in our lives escapes His notice.

"فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا. إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا" "So, truly, with hardship comes ease. Truly, with hardship comes ease." Quran 94:5-6

This verse is a divine reminder that after every trial, relief is not just promised once but twice. Your current difficulties, no matter how heavy, will eventually give way to ease and joy. Allah Himself has guaranteed it.

Furthermore, the Qur'an reminds us to stay patient and steadfast:

"يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اصْبِرُوا وَصَابِرُوا وَرَابِطُوا وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ" "O you who have believed, persevere and endure and remain stationed and fear Allah that you may be successful." Quran 3:200

Patience and reliance upon Allah are keys to success, both in this world and in the hereafter. The people of Jannah are those who bear their trials with faith and patience, knowing that Allah is with them through every hardship.

Moreover, Allah promises that those who trust in Him will never be abandoned:

"وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ" "And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him." Quran 65:3

Trust in Allah means acknowledging that even in the depths of our pain, He is our Protector, and He will take care of our affairs, both in this life and the next. Your struggles will not be in vain if you keep your heart tied to Allah and His guidance.

Finally, for the believers who endure, Allah gives a beautiful glad tiding:

"إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ جَنَّاتُ الْفِرْدَوْسِ نُزُلًا" "Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds – they will have the Gardens of Al-Firdaus as a lodging." Quran 18:107

Yes, you will meet the people of Jannah, insha'Allah, both in this world through righteous companionship and eternally in the hereafter, where your sorrows will vanish, and you will experience endless joy. Allah's promise is true, and His mercy encompasses everything.

Your pain, your patience, and your trust in Allah will lead you to a brighter future, one that may even surpass your expectations. Allah has a plan for you, and His plans are far greater than anything we can imagine. Never give up hope, for you are in the care of the Most Merciful.

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Let's practice! II 💚

Salam, ikhwan, and companions on this shared path,

As we navigate our journeys, let us stay grounded in the beauty of Arab culture. These words, rich with meaning and history, can serve as reminders of the values we cherish—peace, respect and gratitude. Whether we are crossing deserts or mountains, let these phrases be our constant companions:

Bismillah – Start anything important by saying "Bismillah," meaning "In the name of Allah." It’s a simple yet powerful way to remind ourselves of Allah’s presence in everything we do, no matter where we find ourselves.

Insha'Allah – Use "Insha'Allah" to remind yourself that our plans are ultimately in Allah’s hands. Whether you’re planning your next journey or looking forward to a peaceful day, it means "If Allah wills."

Alhamdulillah – When something good happens, or even in times of challenge, say "Alhamdulillah," meaning "Praise be to Allah." It’s a beautiful way to express gratitude and remember that everything comes from Allah.

Jazak Allahu Khairan – Thank someone with "Jazak Allahu Khairan," which means "May Allah reward you with goodness." It carries deeper meaning than a simple "thank you," wishing divine blessings for the person.

Astaghfirullah – When we make mistakes or face moments of weakness, say "Astaghfirullah," meaning "I seek forgiveness from Allah." It’s a powerful way to cleanse our hearts and remind ourselves of the importance of humility.

By sprinkling these phrases into our lives, we stay connected to both Arab culture, no matter where our travels may lead us. It’s a small step toward strengthening our bond with each other, living out the values we hold dear.

May peace follow us all on this journey.

Omar 💚

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Hello, I am a human medicine student from Gaza City. I am asking you for urgent help in publishing the link for my family and delivering it to people interested and able to help us. I did not want to do that, but the tragic situation we are living in is what made me have to do this. I feel sad and helpless, after we had Everything, we are now homeless on the streets, we live in a tent next to a dilapidated public toilet and there is sewage, filth and waste everywhere, we sleep on it! We suffer from terrible heat, insects and scorpions, the danger of death, bombs and missiles, in addition to hunger of course, and the danger of pollution and terrible diseases.Especially digestive, respiratory and reproductive! My younger siblings are suffering and very sick. They are terrified of everything, especially scorpions and insects. My father and mother cannot bear it any longer. You have the right to imagine that when you spend your life building for yourself and your children to live a decent life, all of this goes away in the blink of an eye, and now when you reach the age you should To rest in it, you are forced to start over !!? , but the most important thing now is to try to stay alive and protect your children from all the factors of death that surround us! I ask anyone who has humanity or conscience to feel our situation and put himself in our place. How can a person who has lived with dignity all his life accept this? We are dying slowly every day. Please, if anyone can help, even if just a little, do not delay! Your little means a lot to us!

https://gofund.me/5f12ba33

Hello,

I saw your message and immediately had to check the post on your blog because every time I hear about someone on this situation I am horrified and scared for them. I hope you and your family will be safe soon, and that you get the care you need.

I will add your post to a list of fundraisers I've had reach out to me and will keep reblogging.

Insha'Allah you will meet your goal. Palestine and it's people are some of the most amazing, brave and determined and you are one of them. ❤️

God bless you🇵🇸❤️

[anime-academia]

四月 21 日 2024年

Today's kanji practice, with sentences that are very likely grammatically iffy. I'm going to try and actively learn some grammar this week. Also uh, anyone else ever know what the kanji means in their L1 but doesn't know the actual japanese word for it? Because that's what happened here.

Today was a pretty good day. I watched Six The Musical (there is a version on Internet Archive I recommend checking it out) because the songs got stuck in my head. Read a couple more chapters of the Iliad, and I have thoughts about the way women were treated, just jesus christ. Started off the morning reading As You Like It, which insha'allah I will finish tomorrow.

[doseofarabic]

Dose # 7 - the stressed letters

This week's lesson will be relatively light. We will be studying the stressed letters.

Šadda شَدَة is the mark of the stressed letters الحُرُوف المُشَدَّدَة and it looks like a cat's mouth ( ⓛ ω ⓛ * ) or a curvy "w", or a lower case omega "ω" in Greek alphabets.

The stressed letter is a "package" of two letters combined into one, in which :

There are two identical letters than come one after the other

The first letter is the "package" has sukoon, the other duplicate letter has a ḥaraka or tanween in some cases.

Whatever the ḥaraka of the second letter is, it will show at the bottom (for karsa or tanween kasr) or on top (all the others).

Here are some examples :

Letter د with šadda + fatḥa دَّ. This is the word "šadda" which means stress

Letter ب šadda + ḍamma. This means blackboard

The letter ي (as a semi consonent, since the vowel ي always has sukoon on it) . This word means proud of dignified

This is an example of a word that has two šadda's, one of the letter م and another on the semi-consonant ي. The meaning of this word is illiterate.

Notice how the šadda has the letter kasra and tanween kasr below it, which all others are right on top of it.

Although the ḥarakat are often removed from regular correspondence, in many instances people will keep the šadda (with no ḥarakas on top)

Pronunciation

Here is an audio to help you see how the stressed letters are pronounced.

To make it easier, break it to its main components.

For example دَّ [Dāl + Šadda + Fatḥa] = [dāl + sukoon] + [dāl + fatḥa]; you will make the sound [dāl + sukoon] then transition to [dāl + fatḥa] and so on.

Here are the audio files, notice how the letters colored in purple and pink are pronounced :

شَــدَّةٌ [šadda]

سَــبُّـورَةٌ [sabbooratun]

أَبِـيٌّ [abiyyun] أُمِّــيٌّ [ummiyyun]

Practice

This is an exercice that I've done before, I'm sharing it here in case you'd like to practice

Homework

Pronounce the following words containing stressed letters.

If you're not comfortable sending a recording, send me how you'd write the words in English transliteration and make sure you show the difference between short and long vowels

رُبٌّ كَـتَّـبَ مَكَـبٍّ ثُـوَّاْرٌ أَرُزَّ

Next week we will continue studying the letters, and we will take another batch insha'Allah

[dearicpayne]

ALLAH

Meaning "The God" and is derived from the Arabic definite article "Al - The" and "Ilah - God" to "Allah".

Cognates of the title "Allah" exist in other Semitic languages, including Hebrew and Aramaic. Arabic speakers within the Abrahamic faiths, including Christians and Jews, use the word Allah to mean God. This term for God predates Islam, and is clearly not limited to it, as early Christian bibles written in Arabic use the term Allah for God.

So, if you see someone dishonoring the title "Allah" they clearly do so out of ignorance and should be corrected, as insulting God never ends well.

Num 21:5 (JPS) And the people spoke against God,

Deu 31:13 and that their children, who have not known, may hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God,

Az-Zukhruf 43:63 (Yusuf Ali) - “When Isa [Yeshua] came with Clear Signs, he said: ‘Now have I come to you with Wisdom, and in order to make clear to you some of the (points) on which ye dispute: therefore fear Allah and obey me.’”

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.

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 "praise be to Allah".

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Forget Me Not | Simon Ghost Riley x trans!m!reader

Anonymous asked: Hi there, it's me again and I'm back with another request this time for Simon "Ghost" Riley with pakistani!ftm reader who is a pilot. So it's there wedding(?) anniversary and reader thinks Simon has forgotten it so he goes on small flight, as he lands back on the ground simon is standing there. I had these two prompts in mind "You remembered our anniversary" and "I've put a do not disturb sign on the door, we'll be fine" (the last one was if you want to add spice into it I guess). Again if you don't feel comfortable doing it then its cool, thank you ❤️

summary: important dates aren't often remembered, but there's one date in particular that Ghost never, never forgets.

tws: swearing

Ghost had been counting down the hours to your anniversary, he had kept the exact date and time of your nikkah written down on a piece of paper and had kept it with him at all times ever since; from the day that it was officiated, the exact hour and minute, he had kept it written down. Knowing you, being your husband, was merely a glimpse of the blessings that Allah had graced him with. No one was allowed to really get to know Ghost, he didn't want to let anyone in too much in case they got hurt because of him, but your fifth anniversary was coming up, and... well, if he was honest, Ghost really did thank Allah for you being in his life.

He was waiting, he had a little hotel room all booked so that he could be with you without any interruptions, so that he could actually sit with you and tell you exactly what he was feeling and how he was so, so thankful to have had you in his life for all these years; but when you suddenly up and left for a flight with your fellow pilots from the Pakistan Air Force, Ghost was... a little lost, to say the least.

Usually, if it was a mission, like a bomb raid or surveillance or something, you always told him when and where you would be. You never just got up and decided to go for a flight, and he couldn't really understand why. But he waited, he waited on the landing strip, kicking his legs out a little as he kept his eyes on the skies.

"He fucking forgot our anniversary!" Nearly shouting in Punjabi down the Comms. "I mean, sure, it's been five years - but he... I'd been hoping he wouldn't forget."

"I dunno," Rohaan, another pilot, replied, "maybe he wants to surprise you?"

"Surprise me?" You scoffed, shaking your head even though you knew that he couldn't see it. "Fuck off. My Si doesn't do surprises."

"Golden Jackal, watch your six, I'm coming in hot," Yadid muttered, exhibiting great control over his plane as he flew it over yours. "Also, I don't think that Ghost forgot. Is not like him."

"A lot of things ain't fucking like him," you grumbled. "Are we clear to go further than the training fields?"

"Yes, Sir," Rohaan confirmed, following your lead when you took to the skies for a slightly bigger flight. "insha'Allah, you can fix things with Ghost, though."

"If he's not listening in," Yadid joked. "He speaks Punjabi as well as us, if he heard what we were saying, maybe he'd know how to fix things."

A couple of hours of flying around and talking to your boys honestly helped you so much more than what you wanted to admit; being able to talk things out and to clear your head was so, so much better than sulking and letting it fester. But when you got back, landing your plane with grace and control, you saw that Ghost was still waiting for you; he had not even moved a single inch yet.

But he got up the second your plane came to a complete stop, waving at you before you dared to approach him; he slung his arm around your shoulders, pulled you close into his side as he smiled behind his mask.

"Why are you in such a piss?" He asked, not daring to speak English, falling into step beside you as he lead the way to his car. "Did I do something?"

"No," you huffed, shaking your head. "It's what you haven't done."

Ghost looked at you for a moment, then his eyes widened as he realised and came to his senses. "Ah. Bollocks."

"What?"

He sighed heavily, gesturing to the road up ahead. "Booked a hotel room a few days ago so it would be just us for tonight. Y'know, special occasions and all that shit."

You paused, letting his word sink in for a moment before you grinned. "Mashallah, you remembered our anniversary?"

"Yeah," Ghost nodded. "I never forget."

Sure, there were ups and downs - there was in any marriage, but you loved Ghost dearly, and you knew from the moment that nikkah was signed, you never wanted to be without him.

You grinned, getting into the passenger side of the car; in all the years you had known Ghost, you had to admit - you were thankful that Allah had pushed you together.

From helping with your transition when you first came out and weren't really sure how to do certain things on your own, he helped you every single step of the way and had promised to make sure that you never faced any transphobia - even went so far as to make fucking sure of it, too, and had been pulled aside a few times for fighting American soldiers who remarked on you being trans.

From ensuring that you always knew he was safe to be around - if he ever raised his voice, he always made sure that you knew he never meant it in an angry way... often, it was just because he had been watching football and got a bit carried away -, all the way through to him practicing Islam, and to learning Punjabi.

Still, as he started the car, Ghost cleared his throat, swallowing thickly. "Nobody's gonna bother us."

"They're not?" You asked, looking over at him for a moment.

He shook his head. "No... I've put a do not disturb sign on the door, we'll be alright."

"We're gonn have to hope that your task force doesn't take do not disturb as a challenge," you joked softly, and when you heard his soft laugh, you grinned. "I'm sorry I got pissy with you earlier, Si."

"I'm sorry, too," he mumbled. "Didn't want to make you think I'd forgotten... it's on me... but, I'll book us a holiday to Pakistan soon."

"You will?" You couldn't help but to smile. "Si... my family will adore seeing you again, you realise that, right?"

"I know," he nodded. "Ain't seen 'em in too long... but, let's get to that hotel room first, yeah?"

"Yeah," you took his hand gently, and pressed a sweet kiss to his palm. "Thank you."

"It's alright," he mumbled. "Y'know, I thank Allah for bringing us together, for you being my husband, a lot more than you think."

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[noorhelming]

“What are you doing?” 

“Just writing, or trying to write an article for my Norwegian class.” 

“But you can't concentrate because William is all you can think about? What's going on?” 

“What's going on is that I'm in love with him. Like, seriously, madly in love.”

“Mmm.”

“Don't you ever feel like getting completely wasted and hooking up with people?”

“Sure.” 

“And what holds you back, then?”

“My faith is stronger than my lust. It just feels more important to me than drinking and hooking up.” 

“That's exactly it. There is nothing that feels more important to me than being with William, even though I know there should be.” 

“So why aren't you with him?” 

“Because he is a bad person.” 

“Why is he a bad person?” 

“First of all, he's very controlling.”

“In what way?”

“He tells me what I should say, do and feel.”

“And you don't dare to speak up?”

"Yes, yes, of course I do...”

“Does he get angry when you disagree with him? 

“No, not really. He just keeps arguing in such a way that I can’t come up with any counter arguments.”

“So what's the problem? That he's smarter than you?”

“No, that he tries to change my opinions.”

“But ... your opinions won’t change unless you think he's right.”

"Yeah, but I'm trying to be strong and independent! I can’t... Should I change my way of thinking for a guy, then?” 

“You're strong and independent when you know you can change your mind, no matter if it’s a guy that makes you change it. There is nothing wrong with him challenging the way you think. If you're not afraid to say what you think, then you don't have to worry about him controlling you.”

“He's violent though, he smashed a bottle on that guy's head.”

“Yes, okay. But why did he do that?”

“Because he has these fucked up ideas, that the world is driven by wars and violence. We're completely different. I am against war.”

“That's not why he smashed that bottle. He did it because he was angry and scared. Why was that?”

“I don't know.” 

“You didn’t ask him?” 

“No...”

“Okay. I think it's interesting to hear you say that you're against war. Wars don’t start with violence, they start with prejudice and misunderstandings.”

“Yeah... So?”

“If you say you want a world full of peace, you should at least try to understand why others think and act a certain way. You should accept that not everyone sees the world the same way you do. You can’t just believe that you alone have all answers to what’s right or wrong. If you haven't even made an attempt to understand the one you love, then that makes me pessimistic on behalf of the whole world. I'm not saying you have to be with him, but you can't make a decision without even trying to understand him.”

“There is Vilde, though.”

“Oh, Vilde.”

“I'm really afraid that she’ll be devastated.”

“I think you underestimate her. Vilde is the toughest of us all. She’s actually the first person I’d take to war with me. Just tell her, she'll be fine. After all, she knows William isn’t hers. Deep down.”

“Deep down, indeed.” 

“Deep, deep, really deep down, in the innermost cell of her body, there is an atom. In that atom, there’s a proton. In that proton, there’s a small sealed box. In that box, there’s another small box. And inside that box... that’s where she knows. Good luck with that. Seriously though, Noora. If nothing in the world matters more to you than being with William, at the very least you have to try to make it work. It doesn't necessarily means it will, maybe it all goes to shit, but that's life! You never know, unless you have a magic hijab like mine. In that case you know.” 

“And what does your magic hijab say about William and me?”

“It says, “Insha'Allah.””

“What does it mean? Is that a good or a bad thing? 

“Impossible to say. Could go either way.” 

“Okay. Who would have thought? Sana has a soft side.” 

“Don't you fucking dare tell people that!”

[the-catboy-minyan]

ooo boy there was a long one in there.

not gonna answer the ask itself because it's full of screenshots of far-right assholes saying disgusting stuff I definitely don't want on my blog, but I wanna take a few of these because there's some stuff I have to say abt them:

actually that's exactly what Hamas is doing, I'm not the person to go to to explain that in detail tho.

1) fuck this guy

2) according to his unit tag, he's an army doctor (not a medic, just thw guy to talk to if you need sick days), meaning this dude never set foot in Gaza in his life and thinks he's funny

3) googled the tweet, this is partially edited, here's the real tweet(s):

dude made a tweet that has nothing to do with Palestine, (probably asking non smokers what's it like being in the IDF), then some rando just randomly calls this dude (who's literally just a doctor) a baby killer and a child murderer out of the blue, so the guy decided to reply with that (kinda disgusting) response

I can't find the original tweet, but I found a news article and a tumblr post abt it:

I can't see if Omri Ben-Lulu actually claimed it was a fake tweet since the account doesn't exist anymore, but it's been used to slander a deceased IDF soldier in the past named Omer Tabib.

the translation is inaccurate.

the text written on the missile thing is: "אינשאלה יפגע ב"חפים מפשע"!!"

aka:

"insha'Allah will hit the "innocent"!!"

I do not agree with the text on the missile, but it criticises those who claim that the IDF's targets are innocent, as in, that whenever the IDF kills a Hamas operative, stories will get published about the proven terrorist being an innocent soul.

so it doesn't say "god willing it will hit the innocent", it says "Allah willing it will hit the guilty".

doesn't make it right, but it does change the context significantly.

any further asks from that blog will be dismissed :)

[basicsofislam]

ISLAM 101: Basic Islamic Phrases: Part 1

Islamic Phrases

1. When starting to do something: “Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem.” (In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.)

2. When mentioning something that will be done in the future. “Insha'Allah.” (If Allah wills.)

3. When praising something say, “Subhanallah.” (Glory to Allah.)

4. When in pain or distress. “Ya Allah.” (O Allah.)

5. When appreciating something say, “Masha-Allah.” (As Allah willed.)

6. When thanking someone. “Jazakallah.” (Allah reward you.)

7. When you see something bad. “Nowthzubillah.” (Allah protect us.)

8. When saying you’re sorry to Allah for a sin. “Astaghfirullah.” (Allah forgive.)

9. After sneezing or when you’re happy about something. “Alhamdulillah.” (Praise Allah.)

10. When meeting someone. “Assalamu ‘alaykum.” (Peace be upon you.)

11. Replying to the above greeting. “Wa ‘alaykum assalam.” (And upon you be peace.)

12. When hearing about a death or tragedy. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun.”

(To Allah we belong and to Him we return.)

13. When giving in charity. “Fee eemanullah.” (In Allah’s faith.)

14. When taking an oath. “Wallah.” (I Swear to Allah.)

15. If someone sneezes and they say, “alhamdulillah,” you reply with, “Yarhamakallah.” (Allah have mercy upon you.) The sneezer will reply back, “Yehdikumallah” which means, “Allah guide you.”