Wa Iyyakum or Wa Iyyak is a common reply to a person who says”Jazakallah Khair” or When someone makes Du’a for. We will discuss in detail how it is written in Arabic and its Meaning.
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Wa Iyyakum in Arabic
For Male/Female Singular it would be written as
وَإِيَّاكَ
and without Diacritical:
وإياك
For Plural, it would be written as وَإِيَّاكُمْ.
Common Spelling:
- Wa Iyyakum (Plural)
- Wa Iyyaky for Female Singular
- Wa Iyyak for Male Singular
- Waiyyak (Male Singular)
Wa Iyyak Meaning
The phrase’s literal meaning is “and you” but its general meaning is “same to you too” as you wish the same “Jazakallah Khair” to the person who said it to you.
To female or Plrual variation
The Arabic language is a grammatically gendered language with each verb, noun, and adjective always assigned either a male or female case. As well as it differentiates between Single, Dual, and Plural
Feminine
Iyyaky (in Arabic: “وَإِيَّاكِ”)
Dual
Iyyakuma (in Arabic: “وإياكما”)
Related:
Plural
Males or Mix: Iyyakum (in Arabic: “وإياكم”)
Females: Iyyakun (in Arabic: “وَإِيَّاكن”)
When to say it
When someone makes Dua for you or says Jazakallah Khair, The most common reply and the shortest is saying Wa Iyyakum. Or you can say Wa Iyakum and reply the same dua or something better like “Wa Iyakum, jazakAllah Khairan”
Example in Sentences
-May Allah remove all the difficulties in your life
= Ameen, Wa iyyakom
-JazakAllahu Khairan for your content. I learned a lot!
= Waiyyak, We are happy to hear that
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wa Iyyak mean?
“Wa iyyak” means “And to you also.” It is the standard Sunnah reply when someone says “Jazakallah Khair” (May Allah reward you with goodness) — it returns the same blessing back to the person.
What is the difference between Wa Iyyak, Wa Iyyaki, and Wa Iyyakum?
All three mean “and to you also,” but differ by gender and number: Wa Iyyak (وإياك) is for a single male, Wa Iyyaki (وإياكِ) is for a single female, and Wa Iyyakum (وإياكم) is for two or more people of any gender.
What is Wa Iyyakum meaning in Urdu?
In Urdu, “Wa Iyyakum” (وإياكم) means “اور آپ کو بھی” — “and to you (plural) also.” It is the polite plural form of the reply, used either when addressing multiple people or as a respectful form when addressing one person formally.
When should I say Wa Iyyak?
Whenever a Muslim says “Jazakallah Khair” or “Jazak Allahu Khairan” to you. Saying “Wa Iyyak” returns the dua of goodness back to them, completing the Sunnah exchange of blessings between Muslims.
Can I just say Aameen instead of Wa Iyyak?
Yes. “Aameen” (“O Allah, accept it”) is also valid — it asks Allah to accept the dua said over you. However, “Wa Iyyak” is the more complete Sunnah reply because it returns the same dua back to the original speaker, doubling the blessing.
Are there longer forms of Wa Iyyak?
Yes. Common extended replies include “Wa iyyak khairan” (“And to you also goodness”), “Wa antum fa-jazakum Allahu khairan” (“And may Allah reward you with goodness too”), or simply “Aameen, wa iyyak.” All convey the same intent — returning a dua of goodness to the speaker.
