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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

Mashalla 

Mashalla or Mashallah, an Arabic word used to show appreciation to something or someone. It's usually used to the same context as using the word "wow" in English. However the literal meaning is "what God has willed" and it's usually not what's meant by when mentioned in a sentence.
Mashalla, such a beautiful kid!
Mashalla by rirori November 4, 2011

mahalala 

the name given to a special breed of human which originates in Pakistan. Often used in place of "Humza," it is a very rare substitution, used on the most extreme occasion. It is the source of all evil in pokemon and is the world's leading cause for erectile disfunction. Be careful.
RUN AWAY FROM THAT MAHALALA
mahalala by urdupakistan1524 September 28, 2012

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

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
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