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What does “Jazakallahu Khairan” mean and how to reply?

Short answer“Jazakallahu khairan” is a supplication that God reward the one who did you good, and Muslims regard it as a fuller thanks than “thank you.” It is said to someone who did a favour; reply “Wa iyyak” (and you) or “Wa feek barakallah.”

The phrase and its pronunciation

Hadith
جَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا

Jazāka Allāhu khayran

May God reward you with good

The phrase and its pronunciation

Meaning

I ask God to reward you with good for what you did.

When to say it

  • When thanking someone who helped you.
  • To pray for a teacher or helper.
  • In messages and replying to kindness.

How to reply

Reply with “Wa iyyak,” “Wa jazaka mithlah” or “Wa feek barakallah.”

The evidence

Hadith
مَنْ صُنِعَ إِلَيْهِ مَعْرُوفٌ فَقَالَ لِفَاعِلِهِ: جَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا، فَقَدْ أَبْلَغَ فِي الثَّنَاءِ

Whoever receives a kindness and says to the doer “Jazakallahu khayran” has done the utmost in praise.

At-Tirmidhi 2035

Частые вопросы

May I say “thank you”?

Yes, but the supplication is fuller.

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