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inshallah

arabic islamic origin - meaning 'god-willing' or 'if god is willing'
I'm coming home, I'll be there by Tuesday morning, inshallah.
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It means "if god wants to" or "if god is willing to let the thing happen"
It is mostly used by Arab parents as a form of saying no.
"Hey mom, can I.."
"Inshallah"
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An Arabic term, it means literally "Should Allah(God) want to" but when used it means "No" in the least harmful manner.
It's most commonly used as a response to a request of "going out" or "planning a visit".
It's widely used among Arab moms as a reply to her child's request.
- Mom can we go to the park after lunch?
- Inshallah habibi.
- So should I get dressed?
- Inshallah.
by Mr. Muakond July 24, 2017
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A general term that arabs use when they are not willing to fulfill their commitments.

Also means God (in this case Allah) willing.
Omar: so when you gonna pay me a visit?
Abdul: soon inshallah
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Crossing and inshallah
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The muslim way of saying no or never.
Bae: Are you sure you're going to marry me? We've already done it all.

Nae: Inshallah, I will!
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inshallah (in )= if , (sha'a)= willed (Allah)= the name of God.
"if Allah wills for it to happen" / "God willing".

insha'Allah :
1. when one speaks of an activity in the future that he wishes for.

2. sarcastic response when a silly/unlikely/undesirable claim/demand/threat is made.

3. general response when being asked if you would be down for whatever activities in the future, regardless of how you feel about it.
1. inshallah: positively
(i'll be home by 2:00 AM insha'Allah)
(- will you be alright? -insha'Allah.)

2. inshallah: sarcastically
(-you will begging for forgiveness! - yeah insha'Allah <yeah, right>)

3. inshallah: generally
(- will you be on time next time? -insha'Allah)
(- can you bring your brother along? - insha'Allah, will see)
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