The Arabic phrase/term
MashAllah or Masha-Allah is short for the longer phrase “Mashallah-Allah
Tabarak Allah” which literally translates into “that in which God has willed, He has or will bless”. However, the closest meaning and use of the phrase in the English language is that similar to the phrase “
Knock on wood” to express hope for someone’s good luck to continue for a particular positive statement or as to not jinx something good.
Example 1:
Alex: Oh wow Emily, you have the cutest baby ever!
Emily: Thanks Alex, that’s very sweet of you. Say
MashAllah please.
Alex: absolutely...MashAllah!
Example 2:
Jamal: yo bro, this food is amazing! MashAllah your wife is an incredibly
good cook.
Mike: I know man, thank you!
Alhamdulilah (Thank God) God has definitely blessed me with a great wife.