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Islamic Phrases: Subhan'Allah

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Definition: "Glory to God" -- this phrase is often used when praising God or exclaiming awe at His attributes, bounties, or creation. It can also be used as a phrase of exclamation (ie. "Wow!").
Pronunciation: sub-han-Allah
Alternate Spellings: subhanallah
Examples:
Subhan'Allah, it's amazing how the Northern Lights appear on the horizon!
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