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In Iran, using religious phrases like this is part of 'Ta'arof'. It doesn't necessarily mean the speaker is very religious; it's a way to show you care deeply about the other person's safety. In Dari Persian, this phrase is also very common and carries a strong sense of communal protection and solidarity. Tajik speakers use similar forms, though they might use 'Hudo' instead of 'Khoda' in local dialects. In the diaspora (USA, Europe), this phrase is often used as a way to maintain cultural identity and emotional connection to the homeland's values.