Amulet -The evil eye is also called Nazar, Ayin Ha'ra, Mati, Kurdishti  “Mashallah” is a fascinating phrase you may have heard often but may not fully understood its meaning or use. Here is a breakdown of it meaning, origins and use across different cultures. What does Mashallah mean, “Mashallah” (مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ) is an Arabic phrase that literally translates to “What Allah has willed”. Simply, it is an acknowledgement that good things come from the divine will of Allah (God). You will most often hear when someone is celebrating an achievement or when they are admiring the beauty of someone or something.  The roots of “Mashallah”  The phrase “Mashallah” has profound roots in Islamic tradition. The Evidence for its religious significance is abundant. For Example, it appears in the Holy Qur'an in Surah Al-Kahf (18:39) and has also been mentioned in Hadith of his Prophet Mohammed (Pbuh). Interestingly, the influence and use of the phrase extended beyond its Islamic c...