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Islamic Phrases: Masha'Allah

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Definition: "As God has willed" -- this phrase is used when admiring or praising something or someone, in recognition that all good things come from God and are blessings from Him.
Pronunciation: ma-shah-Allah
Alternate Spellings: mashallah
Examples: What a cute baby, masha'Allah!

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