Mashallah
Sign in to savethumb|Mashallah in Arabic calligraphy Mashallah or Ma Sha Allah or Masha Allah or Ma Shaa Allah () is an Arabic phrase generally used to positively denote something of greatness or beauty and to express a feeling of awe. It is often used to convey a sense of respect and to protect against the evil eye, suggesting that the speaker is acknowledging something positive without invoking jealousy.
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thumb|Mashallah in Arabic calligraphy Mashallah or Ma Sha Allah or Masha Allah or Ma Shaa Allah () is an Arabic phrase generally used to positively denote something of greatness or beauty and to express a feeling of awe. It is often used to convey a sense of respect and to protect against the evil eye, suggesting that the speaker is acknowledging something positive without invoking jealousy.
It is a common expression used throughout the Arabic-speaking and Muslim world, as well as among non-Muslim Arabic speakers, especially Arabic-speaking Christians and others who refer to God by the Arabic name Allah.