Please explain the differences in meaning, and the appropriateness in their usage; Jazak-Allah. As an example, when people hear some news, at times they say AllahuAkbar, some-other time, they say, SubhanAllah, etc.
These are Arabic terms which express feelings of happiness / sorrow. The following are used for the following:
1. Maasha Allah ? to express happiness
2. Alhamdulillah ? to express satisfaction
3. Allaahu Akbar ? to express surprise
4. A?oodhu billah ? to express dislike
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai