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mashallah 

"Mashallah" or "Mash'Allah" is an Arabic phrase used to show appreciation for a person or happening. It shows respect, and also reminds that everything is achieved by the will of God. The closest English translation is "God willed it." It is used to show joy and praise, and is evoked upon hearing good news.

The phrase has found its way into the language of non-Arabs, including Turks and peoples of the Balkans, including some who are not of the Islamic faith.
A: I just got an A+ on my exam.
B: "Mashallah!"
mashallah by Nick Spontini December 22, 2007

Mashallah 

It’s something you say When you see something that completely amazed you or when you see a beautiful person you say “mashallah”
Person 1: my daughter just painted this beautiful beach painting!

Person 2: MASHALLAH! it look amazing!
Mashallah by mamimocha8 July 11, 2021

Mashallah 

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.
Mashallah by Sir.Ween October 30, 2020

Balhalla 

Balhalla is the feeling you can't put into words similar to extreme or pure happiness. Some try to explain is as joy, happiness, or even euphoria. Commonly felt when in true love, balhalla is the epitome of happiness and there is no 'happy' emotion of higher rank.
Lassaundra: I love you so much, you make me the happiest person in the world. I can't tell you how happy you make me.

Nich: I love you just as much! I know exactly how you feel, and the word for it is balhalla.
Balhalla by the-awesomator October 25, 2016

mashallah 

muslim/halal way of saying wow
Mia: I heard you got a new car Mos.
Mos Def: Yeah its a great car mashallah
Mia: mashallah, I've heard
mashallah by bookafan February 16, 2022

Ashallah 

When Allah has ashy knees
"Hey I Allah went full Ashallah mode"
Ashallah by Frisbee Dog July 24, 2021
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