The Meaning of Milad and How to Use It, Also Know References for Islamic Birthday Greetings in Arabic - Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - The word or term 'milad' may not be unfamiliar to the general public, especially those who are Muslims. Because, the word 'milad' often appears on various social media and daily conversations on certain occasions. Despite being a quite popular word, the fact is that many people do not know the actual meaning of milad.

In daily life, the word 'milad' often appears when a Muslim gives birthday greetings to family, friends, or companions. The word 'milad' is commonly used in both Arabic and Indonesian birthday greetings. Therefore, the meaning of 'milad' is often equated with a birthday or birth day. However, is that true?

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To find out the meaning of 'milad' further, let's take a look at the following explanation.

1. The Meaning of Milad and How to Use It

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The word milad actually comes from Arabic. However, it turns out that this word has been absorbed into Indonesian. Therefore, the current meaning of milad can be found in the Great Dictionary of Indonesian or KBBI. According to the online KBBI, the meaning of milad is birth time or birth day.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the word milad often appears in birthday greetings among Muslims. Sometimes as a greeting, the word milad is often preceded by other words like yaumul, making it yaumul milad. If that's the case, then the meaning of milad in the expression yaumul milad is "happy birthday".

In addition to being preceded by the word yaumul, the word milad as a birthday greeting is also often accompanied by expressions like barakalah, barakallah fii umrik, and so on. So in birthday greetings, the meaning of milad or yaumul milad is not only a birth day. But it becomes a meaningful and prayerful greeting.

2. How to Respond to Birthday Greetings

As explained above, the meaning of milad can be birthday greetings. Just like receiving well wishes and prayers in general, when receiving milad greetings or birthday greetings, it is only right for us to respond to those greetings. Because, in Islam, responding to kindness with kindness is a must. So, how do we respond or answer milad greetings?

The meaning of milad in yaumul milad is often accompanied by good prayers. Therefore, we can respond to those greetings with good prayers as well. One expression or greeting that can be used to respond to yaumul milad is Jazakallahu khairan. Because, the approximate meaning of that expression is "May Allah reward you with goodness."

3. Birthday Greetings in Arabic

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Currently, giving birthday greetings or milad in Arabic has become quite common. Not only beautiful, birthday greetings in Arabic with the meaning of milad also often feel more meaningful. This is because the congratulations feel integrated with prayer and gratitude, which are commonly expressed in Arabic. 

Here are some references for birthday greetings in Arabic with the meaning of milad.

- "Ied milad sa'eid." (Happy birthday!)

- "Ied milad sa'eid lak!" (Happy birthday to you!)

- "Istamti' bi eidi milaadik!" (Enjoy your birthday.)

- "Mabruk alfa mabruk, yaum miladik mabruk!" (Blessings upon blessings, may your birthday be blessed!)

- "Miladuki(ka) sa'eidah, barakallahu fii umrik." (May you always be blessed in both this world and the hereafter.)

- "Yaumul milad, barakallah fii umrik." (Happy birthday, may Allah bestow blessings on your increasing age.)

4. Birthday Greetings in Indonesian

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In addition to Arabic greetings, the meaning of milad is also commonly found in Indonesian birthday greetings. Combining Arabic words in Indonesian birthday greetings gives a unique and interesting impression. 

Here are some references to Indonesian birthday greetings with the word milad. 

- "Barakallahu fii umrik, may you be blessed by Allah SWT in your current age. Milad Mubarak."

- "Miladuki sa'idy. May Allah always bestow blessings in the remaining years He has given, may you become someone who is missed by heaven. Amen."

- "Milad mubarak, Barakallah fii umrik, may you always be healthy and blessed with abundant sustenance."

- "Milad mubarak, barakallah fii umrik. On this special day of yours, may you always be healthy and blessed with abundant sustenance."

- "Miladuki sa'idy my friend. May Allah always bestow blessings in the remaining years He has given." Amin."

- "Happy birthday, my love. Allah SWT is truly amazing for sending an extraordinary partner like you to us. I pray that this special day is filled with beautiful and happy moments for you."

- "Happy birthday, my friend. May you always be in goodness. Have a joyful day on your birthday. Every year, you are my close friend, my companion, and the most precious person."

- "Happy birthday. May you become a more pious person and may you always be blessed with abundant sustenance and safety in this world and the hereafter."

- "Happy birthday, the mother of my children. The world is happy with the most precious human being, happy birthday. May you always be protected by Allah in goodness."

That is among the reviews explaining the meaning of milad along with the way to use it in congratulations. Hopefully, it is useful and can answer your curiosity.

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