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Islamic Phrases: Alhamdulillah

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Definition: A phrase that Muslims often use in conversation, especially when thanking God for blessings. It literally means "Praise be to Allah."
Pronunciation: al-ham-doo-li-lah
Alternate Spellings: al-hamdilillah, al-hamdulillah
Examples: "I got an A on my exam, alhamdulillah!"

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