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Learn essential Arabic words and phrases, organized by age and level.
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Ages 5–7
Basic words every young Muslim should know.
ٱللَّٰه
Allāh
God
The name of God in Arabic, used by all Arabic-speaking people.
قُرْآن
Qurʾān
The Quran
The holy book of Islam, revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
مَسْجِد
Masjid
Mosque
A place where Muslims go to pray together.
صَلَاة
Ṣalāh
Prayer
Muslims pray five times every day.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ
Bismillāh
In the name of God
Said before eating, reading, or starting any activity.
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ
Al-ḥamdu lillāh
Praise be to God
Said to express gratitude and thankfulness.
إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ
In shāʾ Allāh
God willing
Said when talking about something you hope to do.
سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّٰهِ
Subḥān Allāh
Glory be to God
Said when you see something amazing or beautiful.
ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ
As-salāmu ʿalaykum
Peace be upon you
The Islamic greeting — say it when you meet someone.
جَزَاكَ ٱللَّٰهُ خَيْرًا
Jazāk Allāhu khayran
May God reward you
A way to say "thank you" in Islam.
مَاشَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ
Mā shāʾ Allāh
God has willed it
Said to show appreciation without envy.
أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّٰهَ
Astaghfiru Allāh
I seek forgiveness from God
Said when you make a mistake or want forgiveness.
رَسُول
Rasūl
Messenger
Prophet Muhammad is the Messenger of God.
نَبِيّ
Nabī
Prophet
A person chosen by God to deliver His message.
جَنَّة
Jannah
Paradise / Heaven
The beautiful place God promises to good people.
كِتَاب
Kitāb
Book
The Quran is sometimes called "The Book" (Al-Kitab).
رَمَضَان
Ramaḍān
Ramadan
The holy month when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
عِيد
ʿĪd
Festival / Celebration
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
دُعَاء
Duʿāʾ
Personal prayer / Supplication
Talking to God in your own words to ask for help.
وُضُوء
Wuḍūʾ
Ablution
Washing before prayer to be clean and ready.