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In Urdu, the word is used with the meaning "God willing". In Hebrew the same term is used, borrowed from Arabic (אינשאללה). The original Hebrew term is בעזרת השם (with God's help). In Swahili, the term inshallah is used frequently by the Muslim population, while Christians might prefer the phrase Mungu akipenda, "if God wants".
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"Masha Allah" can be used to congratulate someone. [2] It is a reminder that although the person is being congratulated, ultimately God willed it. [ 3 ] In some cultures , people may utter Masha Allah in the belief that it may help protect them from jealousy , the evil eye or a jinn .
Urdu Daira Maarif Islamiya or Urdu Encyclopaedia of Islam (Urdu: اردو دائرہ معارف اسلامیہ) is the largest Islamic encyclopedia published in Urdu by University of the Punjab. Originally it is a translated, expanded and revised version of Encyclopedia of Islam. Its composition began in the 1950s at University of the Punjab.
Minhaj ul Muslimeen is an Islamic encyclopedia for all matters in the life of a Muslim. The book was initially compiled by Masood Ahmad. The book draws on the Quran and Sunnah. It was published in Urdu with Arabic citations. The book can be downloaded in pdf format from the internet.
The phrase is frequently used by Muslims of every background due to its centrality in the texts of the Quran and Hadith, the words of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Its meaning and in-depth explanation have been the subject of much exegesis. It is also commonly used by non-Muslim speakers of the Arabic language.
A good distinction to make may be that "God willing" is used mainly by Christians, whereas while Insha'Allah has Muslim origins, it's evolved into a more cultural than religious thing to say, like "God bless you" is here. In other words, it's an Arab tradition with Muslim roots, and is therefore prevalent even where Islam may not be (eg Lebanon).
Manji has made multiple translations of the book (namely Arabic, Urdu, Malay and Persian) available for free download on her website, with the intention of reaching readers in those countries where her book is banned. Since its publication, the book has been met with both praise and criticism from Muslim and non-Muslim sources.