Written by Dania Ghraoui, a translator and language teacher with 10 years of experience.
At A Glance: A common way to say “Congratulations on your graduation” is مَبْرُوك التَّخَرُّج (mabrūk at-takharruj) or مبارك التخرج (Mubārak at-takharruj). Arabic graduation messages often praise effort, express pride, wish the graduate continued success, or add a short blessing. The 25 wishes below are written in Modern Standard Arabic, although mabrūk is also common in everyday speech across many dialects.
Graduation is one of those milestones that deserves more than a quick “Congrats!” Whether you’re celebrating a friend, a family member, a classmate, or a colleague, finding the right words can make the moment even more memorable.
If you want to congratulate someone in Arabic, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, you’ll find 30 graduation wishes in Arabic, from short congratulatory phrases and heartfelt messages to inspiring quotes you can write in a card, send in a text, or post on social media. We’ll also explain what each expression means, when to use it, and how to pronounce it.
Before you go further!
If you’re learning Arabic for real-life conversations, these guides are great next reads. Learn more ways to say congratulations in Arabic, discover heartfelt wedding wishes in Arabic, and master different ways to say thank you in Arabic. Together, they’ll help you celebrate life’s biggest moments with confidence.
Graduation Wishes in Arabic - Quick Chart
| Meaning | Pronunciation | Arabic | |
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Congratulations on your graduation! |
Mubārak at-takharruj! |
مُبَارَك التَّخرُّج! |
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A thousand congratulations on your graduation! |
Alf mabrūk at-takharruj! |
أَلف مَبرُوك التَّخرُّج! |
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Congratulations on your graduation. May this be the first of many academic achievements. |
Mabrūk at-takharruj, wa ʿuqbāl ash-shahādāt al-ʿulyā. |
مَبرُوك التَّخرُّج، وعقبَال الشَّهادَات العليا. |
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Many congratulations on your success and graduation. |
Alf alf mabrūk an-najāḥ wat-takharruj. |
أَلف أَلف مَبرُوك النَّجاح والتَّخرُّج. |
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You deserve every good thing. Congratulations on your graduation. |
Tistaḥil kull khayr, alf mabrūk at-takharruj. |
تِستَاهِل كُلّ خير، ألف مبروك التَّخرُّج. |
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Congratulations on the occasion of your graduation. |
tahānīnā bi-munāsabati at-takharruj |
تَهَانِينَا بِمُنَاسَبَةِ التَّخَرُّجِ. |
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Congratulations on this great achievement! |
mabrūk ʿalā hādhā al-injāz al-raeiʿ |
مَبْرُوك عَلَى هَذَا الإِنْجَاز الرائع! |
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We are very proud of you. |
naftakhiru bika kathīran |
نَفْتَخِرُ بِكَ كَثِيرًا. |
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You deserve this success. |
tastaḥiqqu hādhā an-najāḥ |
تَسْتَحِقُّ هَذَا النَّجَاحَ. |
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I wish you continued success. |
atamannā laka mazīdan mina an-najāḥ |
أَتَمَنَّى لَكَ مَزِيدًا مِنَ النَّجَاحِ. |
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The Best Way to Congratulate Someone on Their Graduation in Arabic
The best graduation congratulations depend on how formal you want to be and where the person is from. That said, these are the most common and natural expressions understood across the Arab world.
| Best Used | Meaning | Pronunciation | Arabic | |
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The most common and universal. |
Congratulations on your graduation! |
Mubārak at-takharruj! |
مُبَارَك التَّخرُّج! |
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Very common and warm. |
A thousand congratulations on your graduation! |
Alf mabrūk at-takharruj! |
أَلف مَبرُوك التَّخرُّج! |
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Common when wishing for further study. |
Congratulations on your graduation. May this be the first of many academic achievements. |
Mabrūk at-takharruj, wa ʿuqbāl ash-shahādāt al-ʿulyā. |
مَبرُوك التَّخرُّج، وعُقبال الشَّهادّات العُليا. |
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Warm and enthusiastic. |
Many congratulations on your success and graduation. |
Alf alf mabrūk an-najāḥ wat-takharruj. |
أَلف أَلف مَبرُوك النجاح والتخرج. |
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Friends and family. |
You deserve every good thing. Congratulations on your graduation. |
Tistaḥil kull khayr, alf mabrūk at-takharruj. |
تِستَاهل كُلّ خِير، أَلف مَبرُوك التَّخرُّج. |
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Very common and universal. |
Congratulations on the occasion of your graduation. |
tahānīnā bi-munāsabati at-takharruj |
تَهَانِينَا بِمُنَاسَبَةِ التَّخَرُّجِ. |
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The word Mabrook or mabrūk is one of the most useful words in Arabic for celebrations. You can learn how it changes for birthdays, weddings, new jobs, and other occasions in our guide to saying congratulations in Arabic.
Short Graduation Wishes in Arabic
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What You Can Still Do Even if Your Arabic Is Limited
Short graduation wishes work well in a card heading, a WhatsApp message, a gift tag, or a social caption. They are simple, but they do not all say the same thing. Choose one that matches what you genuinely want to recognize: the achievement, the effort, your pride, or the future ahead.
| Meaning | Pronunciation | Arabic | |
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Congratulations on this great achievement! |
mabrūk ʿalā hādhā al-injāz al-raeiʿ |
مَبْرُوك عَلَى هَذَا الإِنْجَاز الرائع! |
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We are very proud of you. (to a male) |
naftakhiru bika kathīran |
نَفْتَخِرُ بِكَ كَثِيرًا. |
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You deserve this success. (to a male) |
tastaḥiqqu hādhā an-najāḥ |
تَسْتَحِقُّ هَذَا النَّجَاحَ. |
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I wish you continued success. (to a male) |
atamannā laka mazīdan mina an-najāḥ |
أَتَمَنَّى لَكَ مَزِيدًا مِنَ النَّجَاحِ. |
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The first wish above is gender-neutral. In the other examples, forms such as bika, laka, and -ka address a male. For a female, they become biki, laki, and -ki. You will see complete feminine examples below.
5 Heartfelt Arabic Graduation Messages
A diploma is visible. The work behind it usually is not. A heartfelt message can recognize the late nights, patience, setbacks, and small decisions that brought the graduate to this day. These longer wishes suit a personal card or message from someone who knows that part of the story.
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This success is the fruit of your effort and patience. (to a male)
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hādhā an-najāḥ thamaratu juhdika wa-ṣabrika |
هَذَا النَّجَاحُ ثَمَرَةُ جُهْدِكَ وَصَبْرِكَ. |
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Every difficult moment brought you closer to this day. (to a male) |
kullu laḥẓati taʿabin qarrabatka min hādhā al-yawm |
كُلُّ لَحْظَةِ تَعَبٍ قَرَّبَتْكَ مِنْ هَذَا اليَوْمِ. |
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May this graduation be the beginning of greater achievements. |
li-yakun hādhā at-takharruju bidāyatan li-injāzātin akbar |
لِيَكُنْ هَذَا التَّخَرُّجُ بِدَايَةً لِإِنْجَازَاتٍ أَكْبَرَ. |
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Today we celebrate your success and look forward to your next achievements. (to a male) |
al-yawma naḥtafilu binajāḥika, wa-nataṭallaʿu ilā injāzātika al-qādimah |
اليَوْمَ نَحْتَفِلُ بِنَجَاحِكَ، وَنَتَطَلَّعُ إِلَى إِنْجَازَاتِكَ القَادِمَةِ. |
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You have made us proud. (to a male) |
laqad jaʿaltanā nashʿuru bil-fakhr |
لَقَدْ جَعَلْتَنَا نَشْعُرُ بِالفَخْرِ. |
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When writing one of these messages, start with the common phrase Alf Mabrook or Mubārak at-takharruj to create a complete and natural graduation message.
Graduation Wishes for a Daughter, Son, or Friend
Arabic often marks the gender of the person you address. A word ending in -ka usually speaks to a male, while -ki speaks to a female. The complete examples below make the pattern easier to use.
Graduation Wishes for a Daughter
These wishes use feminine forms. They work for a daughter graduating from school, university, or another course without tying the message to a particular age.
| Meaning | Pronunciation | Arabic | |
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Dear daughter, we are proud of you and everything you have achieved. |
Ibnatī al-ghāliya, naftakhiru biki wa-bi-kulli mā ḥaqqaqtihi |
ابْنَتِي الغالية، نَفْتَخِرُ بِكِ وَبِكُلِّ مَا حَقَّقْتِهِ. |
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Congratulations, my daughter. We wish you continued success. |
Mabrūk yā ibnatī, natamannā laki al-mazīda mina an-najāḥ. |
مَبْرُوك يَا ابْنَتِي، نتمنى لكِ المَزِيد مِن النَّجَاح. |
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Graduation Wishes for a Son
A message for a son can praise his effort and determination without turning graduation into a promise that everything ahead will be easy. That makes the congratulations feel more grounded and personal.
| Meaning | Pronunciation | Arabic | |
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My dear son, we are proud of you and your determination to succeed and excel. |
Ibnī al-ghālī, naf takhiru bika wa bi-iṣrārika ʿalā an-najāḥ wa at-tafawwuq. |
ابْنِي الغالي، نَفْتَخِرُ بِكَ وَبِإِصْرَارِكَ على النجاح والتفوق. |
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Congratulations, my son. Your effort brought you to this day. |
mabrūk yā bunai, juhduka awṣalaka ilā hādhā al-yawm |
مَبْرُوك يَا بُنَي، جُهْدُكَ أَوْصَلَكَ إِلَى هَذَا اليَوْمِ. |
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Graduation Wishes for a Friend or Classmate
A friend’s message can sound lighter than a formal family card while still being sincere. If the graduate is female, change ṣadīqī to ṣadīqatī and the attached -ka endings to -ki.
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Congratulations, my friend. I knew you would succeed. (to a male) |
mabrūk yā ṣadīqī, kuntu aʿrifu annaka satanjaḥ |
مَبْرُوك يَا صَدِيقِي، كُنْتُ أَعْرِفُ أَنَّكَ سَتَنْجَحُ. |
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I was as happy about your success as if it were my own. (to a male) |
fariḥtu binajāḥika ka-annahu najāḥī |
فَرِحْتُ بِنَجَاحِكَ كَأَنَّهُ نَجَاحِي. |
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Formal Graduation Congratulations in Arabic
Formal graduation congratulations use complete Modern Standard Arabic sentences. They suit teachers, colleagues, official school posts, ceremony programs, and cards from an organization. They sound more polished than a quick mabrūk, but they should still be clear rather than overly ceremonial.
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We extend our sincerest congratulations on your graduation. (to a male) |
nataqaddamu ilayka bi-aṣdaqi at-tahānī bi-munāsabati takharrujika |
نَتَقَدَّمُ إِلَيْكَ بِأَصْدَقِ التَّهَانِي بِمُنَاسَبَةِ تَخَرُّجِكَ. |
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With best wishes for a future filled with success. |
maʿa aṭyabi at-tamanniyāti bi-mustaqbalin milʾuhu an-najāḥ |
مَعَ أَطْيَبِ التَّمَنِّيَاتِ بِمُسْتَقْبَلٍ مِلْؤُهُ النَّجَاحُ. |
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We congratulate you on this academic achievement and wish you continued excellence. (to a male) |
nubāriku laka hādhā al-injāza al-akādīmiyya, wa-natamannā laka mazīdan mina at-tafawwuq |
نُبَارِكُ لَكَ هَذَا الإِنْجَازَ الأَكَادِيمِيَّ، وَنَتَمَنَّى لَكَ مَزِيدًا مِنَ التَّفَوُّقِ. |
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Islamic Graduation Duas and Blessing-Style Wishes
When religious wording suits the graduate and the family, a short dua can ask Allah to bless the knowledge gained and guide what comes next. The examples below are original blessing-style messages, not quotations from hadith. Use them as they are, or add one after a personal congratulations.
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May Allah bless your knowledge and make you a source of benefit. (to a male) |
bāraka Allāhu fī ʿilmika wa-nafaʿa bika |
بَارَكَ اللهُ فِي عِلْمِكَ وَنَفَعَ بِكَ. |
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May Allah grant you success in what lies ahead. (to a male) |
waffaqaka Allāhu fīmā huwa ātin |
وَفَّقَكَ اللهُ فِيمَا هُوَ آتٍ. |
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May Allah make this success the beginning of goodness. |
jaʿala Allāhu hādhā an-najāḥa bidāyata khayr |
جَعَلَ اللهُ هَذَا النَّجَاحَ بِدَايَةَ خَيْرٍ. |
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Religious expressions can feel deeply personal, but they are not necessary in every graduation message. Choose them when they reflect the graduate’s beliefs and the relationship you share.
Arabic Graduation Quotes for Cards and Captions
Sometimes you want a line that is more reflective than “congratulations” but still short enough for a card or caption. These are original message-style quotes written for this guide.
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Every beautiful ending is a new beginning. |
kullu nihāyatin jamīlatin hiya bidāyatun jadīdah |
كُلُّ نِهَايَةٍ جَمِيلَةٍ هِيَ بِدَايَةٌ جَدِيدَةٌ. |
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Success does not come by chance; it is built step by step. |
an-najāḥu lā yaʾtī ṣudfatan, bal yubnā khuṭwatan khuṭwah |
النَّجَاحُ لَا يَأْتِي صُدْفَةً، بَلْ يُبْنَى خُطْوَةً خُطْوَةً. |
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Graduation is a step toward wider horizons. |
at-takharruju khuṭwatun naḥwa āfāqin awsaʿ |
التَّخَرُّجُ خُطْوَةٌ نَحْوَ آفَاقٍ أَوْسَعَ. |
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For more short lines about effort, patience, and success, see these motivational quotes in Arabic.
How to Personalize a Graduation Message in Arabic
A message becomes memorable when it sounds as though it could only have been written for that graduate. You do not need a long speech. Build the message in three simple parts:
- Begin with a clear congratulations, such as mabrūk at-takharruj.
- Name one real quality, effort, or challenge you admired.
- End with a future wish or a short blessing.
For example, instead of sending only “Congratulations,” you could write:
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A thousand congratulations on your graduation! I saw how hard you worked to reach this day, and I wish you even greater success in your next step. (to a male) |
alf mabrūk ʿalā at-takharruj! raʾaytu kam taʿibta li-taṣila ilā hādhā al-yawm, wa-atamannā laka najāḥan akbara fī khuṭwatika al-qādimah |
أَلْف مَبْرُوك عَلَى التَّخَرُّج! رَأَيْتُ كَمْ تَعِبْتَ لِتَصِلَ إِلَى هَذَا اليَوْمِ، وَأَتَمَنَّى لَكَ نَجَاحًا أَكْبَرَ فِي خُطْوَتِكَ القَادِمَةِ. |
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How to Reply to Graduation Congratulations in Arabic
A simple shukran is always an appropriate reply. A very common response to mabrūk is Allāh ybārik fīk or Allāh ybārik fīki, meaning “May Allah bless you.” In everyday speech, the ending changes depending on whether you are speaking to a man or a woman.
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May Allah bless you. / Thank you for the congratulations. (to a male) |
Allāh yubārik fīk |
اللهُ يُبَارِكُ فِيكَ. |
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Thank you; that is kind of you. (to a male) |
shukran laka, hādhā min luṭfik |
شُكْرًا لَكَ، هَذَا مِنْ لُطْفِكَ. |
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May you be next! (to a male) |
ʿu’bālak |
عُقْبَالَكَ! |
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To a woman, say fīki, laki, luṭfiki, and ʿu’bālik. ʿU’bālak or ʿu’bālik is a common spoken expression used when the other person has not graduated yet. You can find more natural replies and gender forms in our guide to saying thank you in Arabic.
Useful Graduation Vocabulary in Arabic
The core word for graduation is at-takharruj. Arabic also distinguishes between a male graduate, khirrīj, and a female graduate, khirrījah. These words help you understand invitations, school posts, ceremony announcements, and conversations around graduation season.
| Meaning | Pronunciation | Arabic | |
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graduation / graduating |
at-takharruj |
التَّخَرُّج |
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khirrīj |
khirrīj |
خِرِّيج |
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female graduate |
khirrījah |
خِرِّيجَة |
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graduation ceremony |
ḥafl at-takharruj |
حَفْل التَّخَرُّج |
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certificate / degree |
shahādah |
شَهَادَة |
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success |
an-najāḥ |
النَّجَاح |
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excellence / outstanding achievement |
at-tafawwuq |
التَّفَوُّق |
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graduating class / cohort |
dufʿah |
دُفْعَة |
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For example, دُفْعَة ٢٠٢٦ (dufʿat 2026) means “the Class of 2026.” To keep building vocabulary on useful themes, visit our Arabic vocabulary for beginners.
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Final word
The best graduation wish is not always the longest one. Choose a phrase that fits the graduate, then add one true detail about their effort or the future you hope they build. That small personal line usually matters more than perfect wording.
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FAQs
How do you say congratulations on your graduation in Arabic?
A common phrase is مَبْرُوك التَّخَرُّج (mabrūk at-takharruj), meaning “Congratulations on your graduation.” For extra warmth, say alf mabrūk ʿalā at-takharruj. A more formal option is tahānīnā bi-munāsabati at-takharruj.
What does mabrūk at-takharruj mean?
Mabrūk at-takharruj means “Congratulations on the graduation,” or more naturally in English, “Congratulations on your graduation.” Mabrūk is the common congratulatory word. At-takharruj means graduation or the act of completing a course of study.
How do I congratulate a female graduate in Arabic?
You can say mabrūk at-takharruj to any graduate because the phrase itself is gender-neutral. In a longer message, forms that address “you” often change. For example, “We are proud of you” is naftakhiru bika to a man and naftakhiru biki to a woman.
What is a formal graduation message in Arabic?
A formal option is تَهَانِينَا بِمُنَاسَبَةِ التَّخَرُّجِ (tahānīnā bi-munāsabati at-takharruj), meaning “Congratulations on the occasion of your graduation.” It works well in official cards, school announcements, professional messages, and posts from teachers or organizations.
Can I include a dua in an Arabic graduation message?
Yes. When religious wording suits the graduate, you can add a short dua for beneficial knowledge, guidance, and continued success. One example is bāraka Allāhu fī ʿilmika wa-nafaʿa bika, “May Allah bless your knowledge and make you a source of benefit.”
How do you reply to mabrook in Arabic?
A common reply is اللهُ يُبَارِكُ فِيكَ (Allāh ybārik fīk), meaning “May Allah bless you.” You can also say shukran, “thank you.” If the other person has not graduated yet, the spoken expression ʿuqbālak or ʿuqbālik means “May you be next.”
