رزقك الله الجنة
Razaqaka Allahu al-jannah
The English phrase "may allah grant you jannah" is expressed in Arabic as رزقك الله الجنة (Razaqaka Allahu al-jannah).
This phrase is used as a prayer (du'a) for someone. It is often used when expressing sympathy or when wishing well for the soul of a deceased person.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "May Allah grant you the Paradise".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on who you are addressing. To direct the prayer toward a female, change the suffix -ka to -ki, resulting in رزقكِ الله الجنة.
How do you pronounce it?
Razaqaka Allahu al-jannah
Did you know?
- Similar prayers for 'Paradise' are commonly used in daily Arabic conversation not only for the deceased but also as a way to express deep gratitude to a living person.
- The word الجنة (al-jannah) comes from the root meaning 'to cover' or 'to conceal', referring to the way the lush trees of paradise hide the ground from the sun.
- The word الله is a cognate of the Hebrew word 'Eloah' and the Syriac 'Alaha', as they all share the same ancient Proto-Semitic root.
Examples in context
- ربنا يدخلك يوم القيامة جنتهMay our Lord admit you to His paradise on the Day of Judgment.
- رزقك الله الجنة بصبرك.razaqaki Allahu al-jannah bi sabriki.May Allah grant you paradise for your patience.
- رزقك الله الجنة في الفردوس الأعلى.razaqaka Allahu al-jannah fi al-firdaws al-a'la.May Allah grant you paradise in the highest level.
Example conversation
Omar and Sarah are discussing a relative who has passed away.
- عمر Omarكان والدي رجلاً صالحاً.Kana walidi rajulan salihan.My father was a righteous man.
- سارة Saraرزقك الله الجنة ببرك به.Razaqaki Allahu al-jannah bi-birriki bihi.May Allah grant you Jannah for your kindness to him.
- عمر Omarآمين، جزاك الله خيراً يا سارة.Amin, jazaki Allahu khayran ya Sarah.Amen, may Allah reward you with goodness, Sarah.
- سارة Saraوإياك يا عمر.Wa iyyaka ya Omar.And you as well, Omar.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries الله, CC BY-SA 4.0.
