Tabarakallah is one of the most common Arabic words used by Muslims to show gratitude towards Allah. The word has a somewhat similar meaning to Mashallah and is often used with it.
In this blog, we will discuss the meaning of Tabarakallah using English transliteration and translation. We will also share examples of how to use Tabarakallah in sentences and what is its best reply.
Tabarakallah in Arabic
تَبَارَكَ ٱللَّهُ
Tabarakallah in English transliteration
Tábáráka-lláhú
How to pronounce Tabarakallah?
Tabarakallah is one of the easiest Arabic words to pronounce. However, if you don’t know Arabic, it may not be easy. We can break the word into a few pieces to pronounce it correctly.
- Ta
- Baa
- Ra
- Ka-llahu
Tabarakallah Translation
The English translation of Tabarakallah is ‘Blessed is Allah’.
Tabarakallah Meaning
Tabarakallah and Mashallah are often used together. Both words have almost the same meaning and are used to appreciate the beauty of this universe.
The basic idea behind saying Tabarakallah or Mashallah is praising Allah for his beautiful creation.
Tabarakallah usage in sentences
Tabarakallah can be used in any sentence to praise Allah for his creations. Here are a few examples of It in a sentence.
- You are blessed with a baby girl.
- Reply: Tabarakallah Mashallah, may she have a blessed life
- Your car is beautiful.
- Reply: Tabarakallah
- Your brother got a new high-paying job.
- Reply: Tabarakallah, may he prosper in the new job.
How to respond to Tabarakallah?
If you hear someone praising you by saying ‘Tabarakallah,’ say Jazakallah Khairan in reply. By saying Jazakallah Khairan, you ask Allah to bless him with his rewards. You can also respond with BarakAllah Fikum which means ‘May Allah Bless You.’
If you see something that is out of the ordinary like a beautiful mountain or river, say Subhanallah or Alhamdulillah.
Tabarakallah in the Holy Quran
Tabarakallah is one of the most popular phrases in Islam because Surah Mulk starts with this word. Here are the Quranic verses having Tabarakallah.
تَبَارَكَ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
Tábáráka-lláhú rabbul-‘áalamíín
Blessed is Allah—Lord of all worlds! (Surah Al Araf Verse 54)
Explanation: In this verse, the Quran says that Allah is the one who has created the heavens and earth in six days. He is the creator of everything, the sun, the moon, and the stars follows his commands. Everything follows his command, and he is the only one who is worshiped. Blessed is Allah—Lord of all worlds!
تَبَـٰرَكَ ٱلَّذِى بِيَدِهِ ٱلْمُلْكُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ قَدِيرٌ
Tábáráka-lladhí biyádihil-múlku wa húwa ‘álá kúl-li sháyi’in qadír
Blessed is the One in Whose Hands rests all authority. And He is Most Capable of everything. (Surah Al-Mulk Verse 1)
Explanation: Surah Al-Mulk gives us the same message that Allah is the creator of this universe. He is the one who created the seven heavens, and you will never see an imperfection in his creation. He is the one with complete authority and control.
تَبَٰرَكَ ٱسۡمُ رَبِّكَ ذِى ٱلۡجَلَٰلِ وَٱلۡإِكۡرَامِ
Tábáráka-smu rábbika dhí al-jaláali wal-ikrám
Blessed is the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor. (Surah Ar-Rahman Verse 78)
Explanation: This is the last verse of Surah Ar-Rahman. This chapter of the Quran tells the reader to thank Allah for everything he has offered you. It can be your life, family, health, wealth, etc. The Quran’s complete chapter revolves around ‘Which of your lord’s favor will you deny.’ The chapter ends with Blessed in the name of your Lord.
تَبَارَكَ ٱلَّذِى نَزَّلَ ٱلْفُرْقَانَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِۦ لِيَكُونَ لِلْعَـٰلَمِينَ نَذِيرًا
Tábáráka-lladhí nazzala-l-furqána ‘álá ‘ábdihi li-yakúna lil-‘áalamína nadhíran
Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His Servant that he may be to the worlds a warner (Surah Al-Furqan Verse 1)
Explanation: The chapter opens up with the word Tabarak al Lazi; which means blessed is the one who sent down decisive authority to his servant (Prophet Muhammad [PBUH]), which is the Holy Quran, so that the whole world can be warned of the false gods.
Allah is the creator of this universe, and he has the ultimate powers. He has no partner or offspring to help in governing this universe. But still, people worship demi-gods who can’t do anything for them.
The last verses of Surah Al-Furqan describe that the ones who repent and ask Allah for forgiveness are the true winners of this world and the hereafter. They will be rewarded with huge mansions in Paradise. Here is the dua for forgiveness and dua to enter Jannah.
Mashallah and Tabarakallah in Arabic
مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ تَبَارَكَ ٱللَّهُ
Mashallah and Tabarakallah in English
As we have mentioned in the introduction section of this article, these Arabic phrases are often used together by Muslims. Both of them have almost identical meanings, and you can use both or one of them at a specific time.
Generally, Muslims prefer Mashallah over Tabarakallah whenever they see something extraordinary and beautiful.
We have searched several Hadiths to check the superiority of Mashallah over Tabarakallah but couldn’t find any. Therefore, it’s the speaker’s choice to choose Mashallah over Tabarakallah or say both.
Why do Muslims say Mashallah and Tabarakallah?
Muslims believe that saying Mashallah or Tabarakallah over anything extraordinary will protect it from evil eye. Our team did an extensive research over this belief and couldnt find a single Hadiths backing this argument.
However, certain supplications can save you from evil eyes. We have prepared guides like dua for protection, dua for evil eye protection, and dua for success, which you can recite.
Wrap Up
We have discussed the meaning of Tabarakallah in detail and hope that now you will have a complete understanding of this Arabic phrase. Additionally, we have also discussed the benefits of saying Tabarakalalh and Mashallah.
We also wrote Tabarakallah in Arabic with English transliteration and translation. For your convenience and better understanding of where to use this phrase, we have provided Quranic verses and used it in sentences. We hope that you will like our article and will share it with others.
FAQs
What’s the meaning of Tabarakallah?
Tabarakallah measn Blessed is Allah. The definition of Tabarakallah is it can be used to praise Allah for his creation which can be a human or a non-living thing like a mountain, the sun, sea, etc.
What is the meaning of Mashallah Tabarakallah?
This is the best way to show gratitude to Allah after seeing his creation.
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
