Bahasa Melayu

insya-allah

Bahasa Melayu

English

God willing, if God wills it

A phrase used to say that something will happen only if God allows it.

ان شاء-الله

Examples

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  1. Saya akan datang esok, insya-Allah.

    I will come tomorrow, if God wills it.

  2. Mereka berharap majlis itu berjalan lancar, insya-Allah.

    They hope the event will go smoothly, God willing.

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insya-Allah

It expresses hope for something to happen, subject to God’s will.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.