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Islamic belief | Why Muslims say Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar and Insha Allah

With the chant of اَللّٰهُ اَكْبَرُ (Allahu Akbar), Muslims acknowledge His Glory and Majesty. When Muslims have a wish in their hearts, they say "Insha Allah!" and declare that nothing will happen without Allah's (swt) will. Muslims express their congratulations and appreciation with "Masha Allah!" and "Barak Allah!" By saying, اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ (Alhamdulillah), Muslims thank for His offerings and blessings.

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Islamic belief | Why Muslims say Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar and Insha Allah

Muslims rely on Him (swt) in all circumstances and conditions by saying, الْوَكِيلُ حَسْبُنَا اللّٰهُ وَنِعْمَ (Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakil), meaning "Allah alone is sufficient as an aid for us. He is the best Protector."[i]

[i] Al-i 'Imran, 3/173.

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Islamic belief | Why Muslims say Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar and Insha Allah

In accordance with our Lord Almighty's (swt) verse, فَاذْكُرُون۪ٓي اَذْكُرْكُمْ "Remember Me; I will remember you." [i], Muslims start everything they do in the name of Allah (swt).

[i] Baqarah, 2/152.

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Islamic belief | Why Muslims say Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar and Insha Allah

When Muslims have a wish in their hearts, they say "Insha Allah!" and declare that nothing will happen without Allah's (swt) will. They express their congratulations and appreciation with "Masha Allah!" and "Barak Allah!"

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Islamic belief | Why Muslims say Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar and Insha Allah

When Muslims set out on a journey or say goodbye to their loved ones, they say "Fi Amanillah."

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Islamic belief | Why Muslims say Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar and Insha Allah

Let us know our Lord (swt) as He has made Himself known to us. Let us be true to our promise to Him (swt) until our last breath. Let us bless our lives with worship, righteous deeds and good morals, which are indicators of our submission to Allah (swt).

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Islamic belief | Why Muslims say Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar and Insha Allah

May our path be tawhid and wahdat, and our direction be to gain the pleasure of our Lord (swt).