Tabarakallah Meaning (تبارك الله): A Clear, Complete Guide with Qur’an Verses, Transliteration & Urdu
Understand what Tabārakallāh means, where it appears in the Qur’an, when to use it, and how it differs from Mā shā’ Allāh and Allāhumma bārik—with easy examples and FAQs.
What does Tabārakallāh mean—linguistically and spiritually?
Arabic: تبارك (tabāraka) is a verb used in the Qur’an for Allah alone, expressing His exaltedness and the abundance of blessing that originates from Him. It comes from the root ب-ر-ك (barakah), often rendered as “blessing,” “abundant goodness,” or “increase.”
Plain meaning: “Blessed is Allah,” “Exalted is He,” “All blessing belongs to Him.” Classical tafsīr explains tabāraka as glorification of Allah’s greatness and grace.
Qur’an Verses where tabāraka appears
1) Al-Furqān 25:1
Transliteration: Tabāraka alladhī nazzala al-furqāna ʿalā ʿabdihi li-yakūna lil-ʿālamīna nadhīrā.
English: “Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His servant that he may be to the worlds a warner.”
Urdu: “
بڑی برکت والا ہے وہ جس نے اپنے بندے پر الفرقان نازل کیا تاکہ وہ دنیا والوں کے لیے ڈرانے والا ہو۔”
2) Al-Mulk 67:1
Transliteration: Tabāraka alladhī bi-yadihi al-mulk, wa huwa ʿalā kulli shay’in qadīr.
English: “Blessed is He in whose hand is dominion, and He is over all things competent.”
Urdu: “
بڑی برکت والا ہے وہ جس کے ہاتھ میں بادشاہی ہے اور وہ ہر چیز پر قادر ہے۔”
3) Ar-Raḥmān 55:78
Transliteration: Tabāraka ismu rabbika dhī al-jalāli wal-ikrām.
English: “Blessed is the Name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor.”
Urdu:
“برکت والا ہے تیرے رب کا نام، جو عظمت اور اکرام والا ہے۔”
4) Al-Mu’minūn 23:14
Transliteration (ending): …fa-tabārakallāhu aḥsanu al-khāliqīn.
English: “…Then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is Allah, the Best of creators.”
Urdu: “
… پھر ہم نے اسے ایک دوسری مخلوق بنا کر پیدا کیا۔ پس بڑا بابرکت ہے اللہ، سب سے اچھا خالق۔”
5) Al-Furqān 25:61
Transliteration: Tabāraka alladhī jaʿala fī al-samā’i burūjan wa jaʿala fīhā sirājan wa qamaran munīrā.
English: “Blessed is He who placed constellations in the sky and put in it a lamp and a shining moon.”
Urdu:
“بڑی برکت والا ہے وہ جس نے آسمان میں برج بنائے، اس میں چراغ اور چمکتا چاند رکھا۔”
6) Az-Zukhruf 43:85
Transliteration: Wa-tabāraka alladhī lahu mulku al-samāwāti wal-arḍi wa mā baynahumā…
English: “And blessed is He to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them…”
Urdu:
“اور بابرکت ہے وہ جس کے ہاتھ میں آسمانوں اور زمین کی بادشاہی ہے…”
So… when should a Muslim say “Tabārakallāh”?
- As praise of Allah: Perfect—because the Qur’an uses tabāraka to glorify Him.
- When admiring someone else’s blessings: The clearest Prophetic guidance is to pray for barakah for them: say Allāhumma bārik lahu/lahā or Bārakallāhu laka/ʿalayk. The Prophet ﷺ told a man who harmed his brother with the evil eye: “Why didn’t you pray for blessing?” (Arabic: أَلَا بَرَّكْتَ).
- When admiring your own blessing: The Qur’an teaches: Mā shā’ Allāh, lā quwwata illā billāh (Q 18:39).
In short:
Tabārakallāh = majestic praise of Allah.
Allāhumma bārik / Bārakallāhu fīk = ask Allah to bless what you admire in others.
Mā shā’ Allāh, lā quwwata illā billāh = when you admire your own blessing.
Practical, real-life examples
Everyday speech
- You see a friend’s new home → say: Allāhumma bārik lahum fīh (O Allah, bless it for them) or Bārakallāhu lakum.
- You look at your own car/harvest/success → say: Mā shā’ Allāh, lā quwwata illā billāh (Q 18:39).
- In reflection and duʿā, praising God’s majesty → Tabārakallāh is perfect.
Quick pronunciation
Tabārakallāh: Ta-bā-ra-kal-lāh (stress on bā and llāh).
Allāhumma bārik: Al-lā-hum-ma bā-rik.
Mā shā’ Allāh: Maa shaa Al-laah.
Common Questions
What is the exact “tabarakallah meaning” in English and Urdu?
English: “Blessed is Allah / Exalted is Allah.”
Urdu: “تبارک اللہ” یعنی “اللہ بابرکت ہے / اللہ بلند و برتر ہے۔”
Is “Mashallah Tabarakallah” a Sunnah phrase?
It’s a common combo people say. But the explicit Sunnah when you fear giving the evil eye is to make duʿā for barakah for the person you admire—e.g., Allāhumma bārik. Saying Mā shā’ Allāh is recommended for one’s own blessing (Q 18:39).
How do I reply when someone says “Tabarakallah” or “Mashallah”?
You can say: Āmīn, Jazākallāhu khayran, or Bārakallāhu fīk/fiikum. These return good wishes and blessings.
What’s the difference between “Tabārakallāh” and “Bārakallāhu”?
Tabāraka praises Allah’s exaltedness; Bāraka / Allāhumma bārik is a supplication asking Allah to place blessing in something. Both are correct in their places.
Authentic Sources
- Qur’an: 25:1, 25:61, 55:78, 67:1, 23:14, 43:85 (Arabic text with translations provided above).
- Hadith (evil eye & duʿā for barakah): “Why didn’t you pray for blessing (أَلَا بَرَّكْتَ)?”—narrations found in Ibn Mājah, Aḥmad, and Mālik’s Muwaṭṭaʾ.
- Tafsīr & Lexicon: Classical works explain tabāraka as glorification/praise of Allah and the source of barakah.
A short, heartfelt conclusion
When I first learned the word Tabārakallāh, it felt like a gentle reset for the heart—like looking up at a night sky and remembering Who holds it all together. Use it to glorify Allah, and don’t forget the Prophetic warmth of saying Allāhumma bārik for others. It spreads love, protects from envy, and keeps us humble. May Allah fill our lives with barakah and make our tongues alive with His remembrance. Āmīn.
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