JazakAllah Khair Meaning
May Allah reward you with good. The meaning, Arabic, when to say it, and its source in the Quran and Sunnah.
جَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا
- Transliteration
- Jazāk Allāhu khayran
- Meaning
- May Allah reward you with good
JazakAllahu khayran means “may Allah reward you with good”. It is the Islamic way of saying thank you, asking Allah to reward the person far better than words of thanks could.
The hadith behind it
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever has a favour done for him and says to the one who did it, “May Allah reward you with good”, has done the most that he can in praising him (Jami at-Tirmidhi 2035, graded hasan).
Forms: male, female and groups
| To | Say | Arabic |
|---|---|---|
| A man | Jazāk Allāhu khayran | جَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا |
| A woman | Jazāki Allāhu khayran | جَزَاكِ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا |
| A group, or politely to anyone | Jazākum Allāhu khayran | جَزَاكُمُ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا |
“JazakAllah khair” or “khairan”?
In Arabic grammar the full phrase is khayran. “JazakAllah khair” is a very common shortened form in English and is widely understood. “JazakAllah” on its own (may Allah reward you) is also used, though the full phrase specifies with good.
How to reply to JazakAllah Khair
- Wa iyyāk (and you), or wa iyyākum (and you all).
- Wa antum fa jazākumullāhu khayran: and you too, may Allah reward you with good.
- Ameen, or BarakAllahu feek (may Allah bless you).
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com, where you can read the full text. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What does JazakAllah Khair mean?
It means “may Allah reward you with good”. It is used by Muslims to say thank you.
How do you reply to JazakAllah Khair?
Common replies are “Wa iyyak” or “Wa iyyakum” (and you too), or “Wa antum fa jazakumullahu khayran” (and may Allah reward you with good as well).
What do you say to a woman instead of JazakAllah?
To a woman, say “Jazaki Allahu khayran”. “Jazakum Allahu khayran” can be used for a group or to anyone as a polite form.
Is there a hadith about saying JazakAllahu khairan?
Yes. In Jami at-Tirmidhi (2035, graded hasan), the Prophet ﷺ said that saying “May Allah reward you with good” to someone who did you a favour is the most complete form of praise.