As- Salaamu Alaykum Warahma tullahi Wabarakatuh

Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings

This is the official way to greet Muslim's. The shortened form would be the As-salamu alaykum.

As-salamu Alaykum

Peace be upon you

The response to this expression is: Wa Alaykum Salaam, which means peace be upon you too. The cool thing here, is that you can salaam anyone at anytime and in any condition, compared to other greetings like Hi, What's up, Good Morning or Good Night.

InshaAllah

God Willing

if you intend to do something or go somewhere in the future (i.e. God willing) like “I’ll do this ___ Insha'Allah “ or “Insha'Allah there will be ____."This expression is derived from the Quran, in the 18th chapter known as Surah Al Kahf verse 23-24, Allah says" Never say of anything, “I will do so-and-so tomorrow,” without Insha Allah. When you forget [to say it], remember your Lord, and say, “May the Lord guide me to more righteous conduct than this.”

Bismillah hir rahman nir raheem

In the name of Allah, the most beneficent, the most merciful

A phrase often recited before doing an activity, praying or reading the Qur'an. The reason is to remember God before starting whatever it is you were about to do.

Bismillah

In the name of Allah

Is the shortened version of the above; Often recited when before starting anything, whether it be a task, before you east etc. It is signifying I begin with the Name of Allah.

Alhamdulilah

"All praise be to Allah" or "Thanks to Allah."

This word is used to express gratitude, thankfulness, or appreciation to the most high, Allah! In all situations where we feel blessed, relieved, or thankful for something good or bad that has happened, we say Alhamdulilah to everything to express our humility and gratitude to him.

Masha Allah

"God wills it" or "Whatever Allah wants to give, he gives"

Muslims say this whenever they see something they like, wish to express their happiness, when giving a compliment to a Muslim. Ex: Masha Allah, that dress is beautiful.'s proper etiquette to say “Masha Allah” with a compliment, because Muslims believe that it can avert envy/evil eye. So for the next time that you go out with the guys or with the girls, make sure you use Masha Allah when you wish to compliment something or someone.

Allahumma Barik

"May Allah bless you."

It's used to ask Allah to bless something or someone or said when we like something or admire.

Jazakallah khair

May Allah reward you for the good/goodness

Often recited as way to express thanks or gratitude towards another as a sign of appreciation. Allah gives the best rewards, so saying this phrase is like a short prayer made on behalf on the person you are thanking.

Subhan Allah

"All is free from imperfection" or "Allah is Perfect"

It is a common phrase used to remember Allah. Subhan Allah is used in the Quran in many verses to tell people not to compare anyone with Allah. So, by saying Subhan Allah, we also testify that Allah is The Only and no one is like Him. It can also be used as a phrase of simple exclamation—for example, "Wow!" By saying "Subhan Allah". Muslims also say Subhanallah during times of personal trial and struggle, as a remembrance of purpose and a refuge in the beauty of creation.

A'oothu billahi min ash-shaytaan-ir-rajeem

I seek refuge in Allah from the Shaytaan, the accursed

When you say the phrase, it means that you are asking Allah to guard and protect you from Shaytaan. The is also the Arabic phrase that Muslims recite daily as they usually say before start reading any chapter of the Quran. Continuing with “bismillah-hir-rahman-nir-raheem”. Also when Muslims pray before the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha Muslims begins by saying this phrase.