جَزَاكَ ٱللَّهُ خَيْرًا
What it means
Jazaka = may He reward you, Allahu = Allah, khayran = with good. Instead of only thanking someone, you ask Allah to reward them, which is a bigger gift.
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever is done a favour and says “JazakAllahu khayran” has praised the person well (Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 2035).
Small grammar note
| Talking to | Say |
|---|---|
| One boy or man | JazakAllahu khayran (جَزَاكَ) |
| One girl or woman | JazakiAllahu khayran (جَزَاكِ) |
| A group, or politely to anyone | JazakumAllahu khayran (جَزَاكُمْ) |
How to reply
- “Wa iyyakum” – and you too.
- “Wa jazakum” – and may He reward you too.
- “Amin” is also fine for young children.
Teacher’s tip: Let your child end every online lesson with “JazakAllahu khayran, Ustadh/Ustadha”. Teachers love hearing it.
Our Islamic Manners programme practises these everyday phrases.
