جمعة مباركة
jum‘ah mubārakah
The English phrase "blessed Friday" is translated into Arabic as جمعة مباركة (jum‘ah mubārakah).
Muslims use this greeting to wish others a blessed and holy Friday, which is considered the holiest day of the week in Islam.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun jum‘ah (Friday) and the adjective mubārakah (blessed).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, you may use Guma'a Mubarakah, in Levantine Arabic you can use Jum'ah Mubarakah and in Gulf Arabic you can say Jum'a Mubarakah.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective mubārakah is in the feminine form to agree with the feminine noun jum‘ah.
How do you pronounce it?
jum‘ah mubārakah
When do people say it?
When someone offers this greeting, a common way to respond is alaynā wa-alaykum, which means "upon us and upon you".
Did you know?
- The greeting has inspired a unique digital subculture where people send highly stylized, calligraphic images via messaging apps. These 'digital cards' are a widespread weekly ritual on platforms like WhatsApp.
- In some Arabic-speaking cultures, the spoken phrase is often accompanied by a hand placed over the heart. This physical gesture is used to signal sincerity and warmth during the exchange.
- While the greeting is deeply religious, it is frequently used as a polite social pleasantry in secular settings. In many parts of the Arab world, it functions much like the English phrase 'have a good weekend'.
Examples in context
- أتمنى لك يوم جمعة مباركةMay you have a blessed Friday
- أتمنى لك جمعة طيبةWishing you a joyful Friday
- جمعة مباركة! استمتع بيومكHappy Friday! Enjoy your day
- جمعة سعيدةHave a great Friday
- جمعة مباركة لك ولعائلتك.Jum'ah mubarakah lak wa li-'a'ilatik.Blessed Friday to you and your family.
- جمعة مباركة يا صديقي.Jum'ah mubarakah ya sadiqi.Blessed Friday, my friend.
- أتمنى لك جمعة مباركة.Atamanna lak Jum'ah mubarakah.I wish you a blessed Friday.
Example conversation
Two friends meeting on a Friday morning.
- زياد Ziadصباح الخير، جمعة مباركة يا مريم.Sabah al-khayr, Jum'ah mubarakah ya Maryam.Good morning, blessed Friday Maryam.
- مريم Maryamصباح النور، جمعة مباركة عليك أيضًا يا زياد.Sabah al-nur, Jum'ah mubarakah 'alayka aydan ya Ziad.Good morning, blessed Friday to you too Ziad.
- زياد Ziadشكرًا لكِ.Shukran laki.Thank you.
- مريم Maryamعفواً.Afwan.You're welcome.
