Mashallah, InshaAllah and Wallah .. what does it mean?

mashallahMa Sha Allah – is translated to  “That which Allah -Glorious and Exalted- wants/wishes”
In Sha Allah .. is translated to   “If Allah -Glorious and Exalted- wishes/wills”

Do Mashallah and Inshallah have the same meaning? No, in terms of the expression usage .. they differ.

Ma Sha Allah.. is used to show appreciation or astonishment of something pleasant generally.
In Sha Allah.. is more linked to furture events or something that has not happened yet.

Wallah – means I swear by the name of Allah.

Note: Muslims are discouraged from using the name of Allah in their speech so readily. The Prophet and Ahululbait would most of the time use the attributes of God such “I swear by the most Exalted the Greatest” or “I swear by the one who created the heavens”, etc. As a sign of respect and reverence towards God Almighty.

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