The phrase and its pronunciation
مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُMā shā’ Allāh
What God has willed
Meaning
Whatever God willed exists; it credits the blessing to its true source.
When to say it
- When admiring a child, home or achievement.
- On seeing a blessing, whether on others or yourself.
- Together with “barakallahu feehi” to ward off envy.
How to reply
Reply: “Barakallahu feek” or “Jazakallahu khayran.”
Het bewijs
God taught the owner of the garden to say it when admiring his property:
وَلَوۡلَآ إِذۡ دَخَلۡتَ جَنَّتَكَ قُلۡتَ مَا شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ لَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِٱللَّهِۚ إِن تَرَنِ أَنَا۠ أَقَلَّ مِنكَ مَالٗا وَوَلَدٗاHet was beter voor jou geweest om te zeggen toen jij je tuin binnenging: 'Datgene wat Allah wil (zal gebeuren)! Er is geen macht buiten Allah! Als jij mij ziet met minder welvaart en kinderen.'
Frequently asked questions
Is it said when sad?
No; its place is admiration and blessing. For hardship the phrase is “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji‘un.”
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