Are these words really BAD? | Arabic101
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the importance of language in the context of Islamic faith, emphasizing the prohibition against using certain words that may carry disrespectful or blasphemous connotations. It categorizes these words into three groups: those used in surprise or amazement, those used in anger or contempt, and general or neutral words. The video advises against phrases like 'Mother of God,' 'Jesus Christ,' and 'Oh my God,' suggesting Islamic alternatives such as 'Subhan Allah.' It also cautions against using profanities and terms that imply disbelief, like 'Godlike' or 'rest in peace' for non-Muslims. The speaker encourages Muslims to be mindful of their language, to repent for any misuse, and to renew their commitment to Islam. The video concludes with an invitation to learn more about the Quran in Arabic and to explore the speaker's book for further understanding.
Takeaways
- 🚫 Avoid using words that were prohibited by the Believers to prevent disrespect, even if they don't inherently mean anything bad in Arabic.
- 🙏 Refrain from using phrases like 'Mother of God' or 'Jesus Christ' as they are considered blasphemous in the Islamic context.
- ✋ Do not use euphemisms for God's name, such as 'G's', which are derived from Christian practices.
- 🙅♂️ Instead of saying 'Oh my God' or 'OMG', use 'Oh Allah' to maintain the Islamic way of expressing surprise or amazement.
- 🌟 Use Islamic phrases like 'Subhan Allah' for expressing amazement, which are not only appropriate but also carry rewards.
- ⛔ Never use the word 'holy' in conjunction with profane language, as it is considered highly disrespectful and close to disbelief.
- 💥 Avoid phrases like 'God damn it' or 'Dam' as they imply being kept from Allah's mercy, which is a serious matter in Islam.
- 🤬 Refrain from using profanities like 'WTF' or 'What the hell' as they are not in line with Islamic values and behaviors.
- 😇 For expressing anger or frustration, use phrases that are permissible in Islam, such as 'Subhan Allah'.
- 🙅♀️ Avoid using terms like 'Godlike' or 'God of football' as they imply the existence of gods other than Allah.
- 🕊️ When referring to the deceased, especially non-Muslims, do not say 'Rest in peace' as it contradicts Islamic beliefs about the afterlife.
- 📚 For Muslims who have passed away, say prayers (Dua) for them and express hope for Allah's mercy, which is a more appropriate Islamic practice.
- 🔄 If you have been using such prohibited phrases, stop immediately, repent, and renew your commitment to Islamic principles.
Q & A
Why were the Believers prohibited from using a certain word that means 'have regard for us' in Arabic?
-The Believers were prohibited from using this word because, although it didn't mean anything bad in Arabic, the Jews used it to insult the Prophet. Since the same word is an insult in Hebrew, the Believers were told not to use it to avoid resembling those who meant disrespect.
What is the alternative phrase given by Allah for the word that was prohibited?
-The alternative phrase given by Allah is 'look at us and consider us,' which carries a similar meaning but can be used without resembling those who meant disrespect.
Why is it not permissible for Muslims to use the phrase 'Mother of God'?
-Using the phrase 'Mother of God' is not permissible for Muslims because it is considered blasphemous. Christians use this phrase because they believe in the divinity of Jesus and that he had a mother. Muslims, however, do not share this belief.
What is the issue with using the term 'Jesus Christ' among Muslims?
-The term 'Jesus Christ' is problematic for Muslims because it originates from Christian belief, where they call upon Jesus as their lord. Muslims acknowledge Jesus as a prophet but do not believe he is divine or can intercede on behalf of anyone at the moment.
What is the euphemistic term for 'Jesus' that some Christians use and why should Muslims avoid it?
-The term 'G's' or 'G' is a euphemistic way of saying 'Jesus' used by some Christians who believe they should not take the Lord's name in vain. Muslims should avoid it because it still refers to the same exclamation that is considered blasphemous.
What are some appropriate phrases Muslims can use to express surprise or amazement instead of 'Oh my God' or 'OMG'?
-Muslims can use phrases like 'Subhan Allah' which is suitable for almost every situation, or simply saying 'Allah' when amazed or seeing something they like. These phrases are not only more appropriate but also carry the reward of invoking Allah's name.
Why is it dangerous for Muslims to use the word 'holy' in certain contexts?
-Using the word 'holy' in certain contexts is dangerous because it implies something is from Allah or sacred. If it is used inappropriately, such as in phrases that are disrespectful or not permissible, it can be considered minor kufur, or disbelief.
What does the word 'Dam' mean in Arabic and why should it be avoided in expressions like 'God damn it'?
-The word 'Dam' in Arabic means being kept from Allah's mercy. Using it in expressions like 'God damn it' is not permissible as it implies a wish for damnation or separation from Allah's mercy, which is a serious matter in Islam.
Why should Muslims avoid using the acronym 'WTF'?
-Muslims should avoid using 'WTF' because it stands for a profanity that is disrespectful and not in line with Islamic values. Even though it may be used to express anger or surprise, it is advised to refrain from using such language.
What are some alternatives to using the phrase 'what the hell' when expressing anger or frustration?
-Instead of using 'what the hell,' Muslims can use phrases like 'Subhan Allah,' which is a way to express surprise or frustration while also invoking the name of Allah, aligning with Islamic principles.
Why is it not permissible for Muslims to use the term 'Godlike' or similar expressions when referring to highly skilled individuals?
-Using terms like 'Godlike' or referring to someone as a 'God' or 'goddess' is not permissible in Islam because it contains kufur, or disbelief, as it implies the existence of gods other than Allah, which contradicts the Islamic belief in the oneness of God.
What is the appropriate Islamic response when someone non-Muslim dies, in contrast to the common phrase 'rest in peace'?
-When a non-Muslim dies, it is not permissible to say 'rest in peace' because Islamic belief holds that those who do not die as Muslims will not rest in peace nor enter Paradise. Instead, Muslims should focus on their own prayers and actions.
What should a Muslim do if they have been using prohibited phrases or expressions?
-If a Muslim has been using prohibited phrases or expressions, they should immediately stop using them and seek repentance. It is also important to renew their commitment to Islam and ensure their belief in Allah is pure and uncompromised.
Outlines
🚫 Avoiding Disrespectful Language in Islam
The first paragraph discusses the prohibition against using certain words that may be considered disrespectful or blasphemous in Islam. It explains that while a particular word may not be inherently bad in Arabic, its use was discouraged by Allah because it was used as an insult by the Jews towards the Prophet. The paragraph then transitions into a broader discussion about words and phrases that are considered inappropriate for Muslims to use, categorizing them into three groups: words used to express surprise or amazement, words of anger or contempt, and general or neutral words. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding blasphemous language and provides alternatives like 'Subhan Allah' for expressing amazement, which are both respectful and rewarded in Islam.
📵 Inappropriate Expressions to Avoid in Speech
The second paragraph continues the discussion on language use within the Islamic faith, focusing on expressions that are commonly used but should be avoided by Muslims. It addresses the use of phrases like 'Mother of God', 'Jesus Christ', and 'G's', explaining that they are rooted in Christian beliefs that conflict with Islamic teachings. The paragraph also cautions against using expressions of anger or frustration, such as 'God damn it' or 'Dam', which are considered serious offenses as they imply being kept from Allah's mercy. It further advises against using profanities like 'WTF' and 'What the hell', and suggests using 'Subhan Allah' as an alternative to express surprise or anger. The paragraph also touches upon the misuse of terms like 'Godlike' and the inappropriateness of saying 'rest in peace' for non-Muslims, instead proposing to make Dua (supplication) for the deceased. It concludes with advice on repentance and renewing one's commitment to Islam to ensure purity of faith.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Blasphemy
💡Haram
💡Kufur
💡Subhan Allah
💡Repentance
💡Dua
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💡Prophet Muhammad
💡Islamic Etiquette
💡Accountability
💡Quran
💡Islamic Alternatives
Highlights
The Believers were prohibited from using a word that, while not inherently bad in Arabic, was used by Jews to insult the Prophet due to its insulting meaning in their language.
Allah provided an alternative word for Muslims to use, which carries a similar meaning to 'look at us and consider us', avoiding disrespect.
Some Muslims use certain words that are questionable or even forbidden (Haram), and the video aims to highlight these.
The video categorizes words to avoid into three categories: words used with surprise or amazement, words of anger or contempt, and other general or neutral words.
Using the phrase 'Mother of God' or similar is considered blasphemous by Muslims, as it contradicts Islamic beliefs about Jesus.
The term 'Jesus Christ' is also discouraged, as it originates from Christian usage and is not in line with Islamic beliefs.
The use of 'G's' or 'G' as a euphemism for 'Jesus' is to be avoided since it still refers to a Christian exclamation.
Instead of using phrases like 'oh my God', Muslims are encouraged to say 'oh Allah' to maintain proper reverence for Allah.
The phrase 'Subhan Allah' is recommended for expressing surprise or amazement, and it is also a phrase that brings reward.
Using the word 'holy' in a disrespectful context is strictly forbidden, as it is considered minor disbelief (kufur).
The phrase 'God damn it' or 'Dam' should never be used, as it implies being kept from Allah's mercy.
Profanities like 'WTF' and 'what the hell' are advised against, as they are not in line with Islamic teachings.
Muslims should avoid using phrases like 'Godlike' or 'football God' as they contain kufur by implying the existence of gods other than Allah.
The phrase 'rest in peace' (RIP) is not permissible when referring to a non-Muslim, as it contradicts Islamic beliefs about the afterlife.
For a Muslim who has passed away, it is better to say prayers (Dua) and seek Allah's mercy for them.
If one has been using such prohibited phrases, they should immediately stop, repent, and renew their commitment to Islam.
Muslims are reminded of their accountability for every word they speak.
Transcripts
the Believers were prohibited from using
this
word which means have regard for us
though it didn't particularly mean
anything bad in Arabic however the Jews
used that word to insult the prophet
peace be upon him because the same word
is an insult in their language and so
the Believers were told not to use it so
even though Muslims had the best of
intentions using this simple word Allah
gave them an alternative with almost the
same
meaning look at us and consider us so
that they can use it without resembling
those who meant disrespect this was the
case for a word that wasn't bad in
itself but nowadays some Muslims do use
certain words that are questionable at
best and Haram at worst so in this video
we'll highlight the most common phrases
that must be avoided we'll tackle them
in three categories words used with
surprise or amazement words of anger or
contempt other general or neutral words
let's start with the first set words
used mostly when conveying surprise or
amazement first one is the phrase Mother
of God or just basically using this meme
it is quite obvious why using or saying
this is not permissible even if you're
just joking it is Blasphemous Christians
say that is because they believe that
their God was born and had a mother
since Muslims don't believe in this you
should definitely avoid it even as a
joke another similar one to this is
saying Jesus or Jesus Christ which
people hear in videos podcasts and
movies and so on although we do believe
in Jesus as Muslims but this term
actually comes from Christians who call
for who they think is their lord but
Muslims know that Jesus cannot help
anyone at the moment so we should
definitely stay away from using this
Blasphemous exclamation others also use
G's or it is also written with G and
this word is actually a euphemistic way
of saying Jesus because some Christians
believe that they shouldn't use the
lord's name in vain so although this
word has no inherent meaning in itself
it it still refers to the same
exclamation that Muslims should avoid
number four is saying oh my God OMG oh
my gosh or any version of this while
this phrase does not have anything bad
in itself so we cannot say it is
prohibited or Haram because God is Allah
it is better to use Allah's name say oh
Allah because this is the better way the
Muslim way so there is no need to
constantly repeat it if there is a
better option that is
ours but then what can we say instead to
express surprise amazement well there
are many words that our Prophet peace
upon him has taught us for example
Subhan Allah which works in almost every
situation you can also
say Allah
when seeing something you like or you
are amazed using these words is not only
better but you also get rewarded for it
as VI as well secondly words that are
used when expressing anger contempt
surprise and so on first one is
unfortunately extremely common but also
the most dangerous to say which is using
the word holy with any of these words
this is such a dangerous phrase that
Muslims should absolutely and
immediately avoid we believe that the
word holy means from Allah or sacred so
putting these phrases next to the word
holy is absolutely not permissible and
many scholars say that this is actually
minor kufur even when you don't really
mean them another very common expression
used in these contexts is saying God
damn it
or Dam and for those who don't know the
word Dam means in Arabic and it means
being kept from Allah's mercy so calling
damn asking that or saying that on
yourself something or someone else even
if you're saying it just out of anger or
in certain contexts even amazement
should absolutely be avoided at all
times since this isn't just a light
matter that should be used or thrown
around like that
next is something that is very common
and is unfortunately used so often on
the internet even by many Muslims which
is
WTF it is used to express anger even
surprise and also in other different
situations it is needless to explain
what it stands for but as Muslims we
should really avoid such
profanities finally and similarly using
the phrase what the hell another form of
swear ing that should be avoided while
not being extreme profane or containing
direct kuf or anything like that it is
still advised not to use such
Expressions which are mainly used by
unbelievers so we should not be
imitating their behavior or whatever
they
say as Alternatives we can
say to express and suppress anger you
can also
use
or
or you can also use Subhan Allah which
would be a good option as well all these
are perfect options that you get
rewarded for saying them finally there
are some general or neutral words that
younger people say or use in their
comments or Expressions first saying on
professional artists
footballers or someone who's highly
skilled is Godlike or he's the football
God or she's a goddess or using such
Expressions all these expressions are
not permissible and contain kufur since
Muslims believe that there is just one
God and we should not say things that we
don't believe in them the next phrase is
rest in peace or rip P which is is very
common these days especially when some
celebrity or someone who is known dies
there are two sides to this expression
first saying rest in peace when a
non-muslim dies is not permissible since
Allah has already decreed that those who
don't die as Muslims will not rest in
peace nor will they ever enter Paradise
so how can we say otherwise but in a
case when a Muslim passes away then
there are better things to say that we
have in our religion like
saying and also doing Dua for the Muslim
that has died that Allah would have
mercy on them this way you get rewarded
and with the will of Allah your Dua can
also be accepted and now if you are or
have been saying such things or all of
those things
what should you do now first thing is to
stop immediately as much as you can
since out of the force of habit it could
still happen accidentally but you should
always be thinking about it and try to
suppress it second repentance and
renewing your Islam is extremely
important to be sure that your belief in
Allah has not been compromised and that
is pure from anything that you had said
previously
so finally as Muslims we should always
remember that we are accountable for
everything we
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