Arabic phrases
and about Islam

Traditionally arabic (islamic) writing begins with Bismillah al-rahman al-rahim ,

("In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful")

This phrase constitutes the first verse of every "sura" (or chapter) of the Quran
(except for the ninth sura), and is used in a number of contexts by Muslims.
Bismillah, " in the name of Allâh" is said before you start actions ,
like entering a house , eating, drinking or mounting your bike.
Surat Al-Fatihah

 

Allah - The name of God written in Arabic

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As-Salamu `Alaykum is an Arabic spoken greeting used by Muslims.

The term salam in Arabic means "peace".
The greeting may also be transliterated as Asalam 'Alaykum which means "peace be upon you".
The traditional response is Wa `Alaykum as-Salaam, meaning "and upon you be peace".

This is the full version of the Islamic greeting.

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh

Meaning:
"Peace be unto you and so may the mercy of Allah and His blessings".

Learn more greetings below

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Alhamdulillah , ,
is an arabic phrase meaning "Praise be to Allah".

In islam "the Hamdala" is used in special situations as: After sneezing, after waking up,
response to "How are you? or in general every time a muslim desires to praise Allah.
It is also used of many just as "thankfulness".

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Insha´Allah

Insha´Allah is the Arabic term for "God willing".
Insha Allah is said when speaking about plans and events expected to occur in the future. The phrase also acknowledges submission to God, with the speaker putting him or herself into God's hands. Muslims believe that everything is maktub [lit.: written] and so whatever it is one wishes to do, will only occur if it is within God's plan. This does not take away from the concept of free will. One's use of Insha Allah indicates not one's desire to succeed in an endeavor, but rather that the endeavor one embarks on will be within God's will, which might be interpreted as that which is best for Humanity, the Earth, and all of Allah's creation. It indicates one's desire for being in tune with God's plan for the Kosmos

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Shahada Graffiti at wall of the bridge Oued Ksob

The shahada (aš-šahadah ) is the Muslim declaration of belief in the oneness of God (tawhid) and acceptance of Muhammad as God’s prophet.
The declaration in its shortest form reads: la ilaha illà l-Lah, Muammadun rasulu l-Lah "There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God"

The evil eye

It is a very common belief in many of the Islamic countries that some people have evil eyes and that some people can cast a spell.

Sura 113

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

[113:1] Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak.
[113:2] "From the evils among His creations.
[113:3] "From the evils of darkness as it falls.
[113:4] "From the evils of the troublemakers.
[113:5] "From the evils of the envious when they envy."

Theese verses in the Qur´an teaches us
that there are envious people who have evil.

As for casting a spell, Quran does mention that magic exist and that humans were taught magic at a certain stage but they abused it and now Quran condemn those who practice magic.

"It’s a myth that becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy. People have this thought in mind and then the minute something bad occurs they attribute it to the 'evil eye'. There is no rationalisation of what is happening. Simply reversion to strongly held beliefs, not reality just belief. It’s a dangerous situation to engage in, because just think of the power that you are giving people over your life! That makes them some almighty force, which is only attributable in my view to Allah. I know that I would not give someone the glory of controlling my life!"
Sista Discussion forum morocco.com
Source: http://www.morocco.com/forums/open-board-forum-libre/22116-evil-eye.html

 

• Symbols - Hamsa Hand - The Hand of Fatima
• Marabout
• Djinns

 

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"Kul 'am wa enta bi-khair!"
("May every year find you in good health!")

"Eid Mubarak!"
("Blessed Eid!")

"Eid Saeed!"
("Happy Eid!")

"Taqabbala Allahu minna wa minkum."
("May Allah accept from us, and from you.")

 

• Eid ul-Fitr
• Eid El Adha
• Calendar

 

A true story from Essaouira

One day a habitual drunkard with soiled clothes entered the aera of the local mosque. He approached a noble gentleman, a Hadj (who has made Pilgrimmage to Mecca) and asked him if he could teach him how to pray. With intense dislike the Hadj refused him and told him to go his way.
The drunkard saw another man who was washing his hands and he asked the same. He was welcomed and was told: "Do just the same things that I do, so you will learn".
The drunkard watched carefully how his new friend washed his hands, face, head, ears and feet and he did the same. After this ritual cleaning (1) they entered the mosque and began their prayers (2) with the others. The drunkard followed the movements and repeated the words of the others and he kneeled down to to the floor and prostrated by pressing his bare forehead, his palms, knees and the pads of the toes on the floor.(3) But when they stand up again he didn´t do the same.
"Psssss.......Please stand up! We continue our prayers by standing...Pssss..."
But he did not. When they finished the prayers by looking first to their right and then to the left saying " as-salamu ^ alaykum " they all was confused by the drunkard who still was prostrating.
So the nearest men went up to him but when they touched his shoulder they found that he was dead. When the Hadj saw this he regretted that it wasn´t he who had tought the drunkard how to pray and he felt ashamed.

Notes:

1. Wudu (Ablution) /Taharah (Purification)

2. The Salah (Prayer)

3. The Sujiud (Prostration)