Wallahi is an Arabic word used by millions of Muslims around the world to add weight and authenticity to their dialogue. The word can be divided into two parts to understand its meaning. Wa means by, and you know the meaning of Allah.
Therefore, the meaning of Wallahi is ‘By Allah’ or ‘I swear by Allah’ depending upon how it’s used. This blog will discuss the definition and meaning of Wallahi and how to use it in sentences.
We will also discuss if Wallahi has appeared in the Holy Quran and Hadits and list down use cases from the sacred text.
Wallahi in Arabic
Wondering what Wallahi means in Arabic? Here is the answer.
واللّهِ
Wallahi in English transliteration
Here is the English transliteration of Wallahi
Wallāhi
How to pronounce Wallahi?
Pronouncing Wallahi is easy for Arabic and non-Arabic speakers. Here is the easiest way to pronounce it
- Waal
- Laa
- Hiee
Wallahi in English translation
Here is the exact translation of Wallahi.
By Allah
Wallahi meaning
The meaning of Wallahi depends upon its usage in the sentence. However, the basic meaning remains the same: ‘By Allah.’
The emotion of the speaker has a minor influence on the meaning of Wallahi. For example, here are two sentences with minor emotional meanings of Wallahi.
1- He has double-crossed me. Wallahi (with anger): I will not leave him with peace.
In this sentence, the meaning of Wallahi can be translated as ‘I swear to Allah’ that I will not leave him with peace.
2- I only love you! Wallahi (with love), you are the only man in my life.
In this sentence, Wallahi can be translated with I swear to Allah but with By Allah. By Allah (said with love), you are the only man in my life. Sounds good!
In summary, the word Wallahi means ‘By Allah, or I swear by Allah.’ Depending on the situation and emotions of the speaker, the listener can pick one meaning.
Is Wallahi in Sahih Hadith?
Fortunately, the word Wallahi has appeared in several Hadihs. It will help us get another view on its meaning before forming a conclusion on the meaning and definition of Wallahi.
Wallahi meaning ‘By Allah’ from Hadith
Hadith: Umar b Abu Salama reported that he asked the Messenger of Allah (PBUH): Should one observing fast kiss (his wife)? The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said to him: Ask her (Umm Salama). She informed him that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) did that, where upon he said: Messenger of Allah, Allah pardoned thee all thy sins, the previous and the later ones. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) ) said: By Allah, I am the most God conscious among you and I fear Him most among you.—Sahih Muslim 1108
Explanation: If you read the Arabic version of this Hadith, you will find Wallahi. In this Hadith, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is swearing to Allah, saying that he is the most conscious among us and fears Allah more than anyone.
Wallahi meaning ‘I swear by Allah’ from hadith
Hadith: Abdallah b. ‘Adi b. Hamra’ said he saw God’s messenger standing at al-Hazwara (Taj al-‘Arus gives two statements about this place, one saying it was a place at the gate of the wheat sellers, the other saying it was the market of Mecca which was later incorporated in the mosque when it was enlarged) and saying, “I swear by God that you are the best part of God’s earth and the part dearest to Him. Had I not been expelled from you, I would not have gone out.” —Mishkat al-Masabih 2725
Explanation: In this Hadith, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is passing Mecca as Allah’s most beloved part of Earth. He used the word Wallahi and then said that Allah loved this place and I wouldn’t have left it if you people didn’t make me leave it.
Is Wallahi in the Holy Quran?
We have searched several Surahs and verses of the Holy Quran but couldn’t find Wallahi. Although the word Wallahu is mentioned several times in many Quranic verses, its meaning is totally different from Wallahi.
Words in the Quran with similar meanings to Wallahi are mentioned below.
1- “Fala wa Rabbika…” Surah An-Nisa Verse 65:
- Correct Arabic: فَلَا وَرَبِّكَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ حَتَّىٰ يُحَكِّمُوكَ فِيمَا شَجَرَ بَيْنَهُمْ
- Translation: “But no, by your Lord, they will not [truly] believe until they make you, [O Muhammad], judge concerning that over which they dispute among themselves
2- The second example I provided from Surah As-Saffat Verse 56
- Correct Arabic: تَاللَّهِ إِن كِدتَّ لَتُرْدِينِ
- Translation: “By Allah, you almost ruined me.
3- Billāhi —Surah Al-Munafiqun Verse 2.
- Arabic: اتَّخَذُوا أَيْمَانَهُمْ جُنَّةً فَصَدُّوا عَنْ سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّهُمْ سَاءَ مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ
- Translation: “They have taken their oaths as a shield, so they averted [people] from the way of Allah. Indeed, it was evil that they were doing.”
4- Tallāhi —Surah Yusuf Verse 73
- Arabic: قَالُوا تَاللَّهِ لَقَدْ عَلِمْتُم مَّا جِئْنَا لِنُفْسِدَ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَمَا كُنَّا سَارِقِينَ
- Translation: “They said, ‘By Allah, you know well that we did not come to cause corruption in the land, and we are not thieves!'”
5- Wa Rabbika —Surah Al-Hijr Verse:92-93
- Arabic: فَوَرَبِّكَ لَنَسْأَلَنَّهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ، عَمَّا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ
- Translation: “So by your Lord, We will surely question them all about what they used to do.
What are the uses of Wallahi?
Here are a few examples of the usage of Wallahi in sentences.
1. To Affirm Truthfulness or Honesty
The most common use of “Wallahi” is to swear the truth of what is being said. When someone uses “Wallahi”, they are swearing by Allah that what they are saying is true.
- Example:
“Wallahi, I did not take your book.”
(By Allah, I swear I did not take your book.)
2. To Emphasize a Statement or Promise
“Wallahi” is often used to give weight to a promise or a commitment. It shows that the person is serious and intends to keep their word.
- Example:
“Wallahi, I will help you move tomorrow.”
(I swear by Allah, I will help you move tomorrow.)
3. To Deny or Reject Something
It can be used to deny a claim or accusation, asserting that the person is being truthful in their rejection.
- Example:
“Wallahi, I didn’t do that.”
(I swear by Allah, I did not do that.)
4. To Express Amazement or Shock
In some cases, “Wallahi” can be used when expressing surprise or amazement, similar to saying, “By Allah, this is unbelievable!”
- Example:
“Wallahi, I can’t believe what happened!”
(By Allah, I am shocked at what happened!)
5. Used in Everyday Speech (Colloquial)
In many Arab cultures, “Wallahi” is used frequently in everyday speech, sometimes even casually. However, it should not be taken lightly in Islamic practice. Swearing by Allah is considered a serious act, and one must ensure they are telling the truth.
- Example:
“Wallahi, this food is amazing!”
(By Allah, this food is amazing!)
6. Used in Legal and Religious Contexts
In Islamic courts or religious matters, “Wallahi” can be used to take an oath, similar to swearing on the Bible in other traditions. When a person says “Wallahi” in legal settings, it is a serious matter, as breaking such an oath can have religious consequences.
- Example:
A person in court might say, “Wallahi, I am telling the truth,” as a formal oath to Allah that they are not lying.
Wrap Up
So far we have discussed the meaning of Wallahi. We have mentioend Wallahi with English transliteration and translatin so you have a better understanding of the word and how to use it properly in a sentence.
We have also mentioend its Arabic text and mentioend a few Hadiths with Wallahi in them. We beleive we have done our part educatiing you on the exact meaning of Wallahi with its defination and proper usages. We hope you will find htis guide usefull and will sahre it with others.
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