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Shukran is a simple Arabic word that means thanks. It is used in all Arabic-speaking countries, in both formal and informal ways. For Muslims, it is better to follow the Sunnah and say Jazakallah khair which not only thanking the other person but also you making a Dua that means “May Allah reward you [with] goodness”.
Shukran Meaning
Shukran means “Thanks” in English, and to say Thank you then it would be “Shokran lak”. As it Explains itself it’s used to show appreciation towards a person who had done a favorable act.
Shukran in Arabic
Shukran is written in Arabic as
شكراً
It comes from the root verb shakara (شكر) meaning “to thank”.
From the word Shukran comes different variation as follows:
| Shokran | شكرا | Thanks |
| Shokran lak | شكرا لك | Thank you |
| Shukran Jazilan | شكرا جزيلا | Thanks Alot |
| Shukran Jazilan lak | شكرا جزيلا لك | Thank you Alot |
How to Reply
there are 3 ways to reply to Shukran
1st is to say Afwan عفوا which is equivalent of either “no problem” or “You are welcome”.
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2nd is Ash-shukru lillah الشكر لله which mean “Thanks is to Allah”
3rd is La Shukr Ala Wajeb لا شكر على واجب which means “there is no thanks over duty”
There are more ways to reply but these are the most common to reply to Shukran by Standard Arabic responses.
