inshallah
- Islam if Allah wills it
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Word Origin
C19: from Arabic
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Examples from the Web for inshallah
Contemporary Examples
The point of libertarianism is to limit (or, Inshallah, diminish) the size, power, and expense of government.
“We will meet in a few days in Tripoli around the Rixos Hotel, Inshallah (god willing),” he said.
Historical Examples
Now if it had not been for this cursed invention of writing, Inshallah!
The Pacha of Many TalesFrederick Marryat
I perform all my cures with them, accompanied by the words Inshallah and Mashallah!'
The Adventures of Hajji Baba of IspahanJames Morier
Radi congratulates us upon this, as he says now we shall get to Jobba, inshallah!
A Pilgrimage to Nejd, Vol. 1 [of 2]Anne Blunt
Whether it be death or it be life, Inshallah, we are true to thee, Saadat!
The Weavers, CompleteGilbert Parker
You know the hakim (doctor) with us is wise and learned, and, Inshallah!
My Kalulu, Prince, King and SlaveHenry M. Stanley
Word Origin and History for inshallah
1857, phonetic spelling of Arabic in sha Allah "if Allah wills (it)."
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