Alhamdulillah is a global Muslim phrase which they often pronounce in their day to day life. Therefore many people want to know about saying Alhamdulillah for everything in Arabic.
What is Alhamdulillah?
Alhamdulillah الحمد لله is an Arabic word that means All praise is due to Allah. Muslims all around the world say this phrase in their daily life so often that even non Muslims recognize the word as a Muslim word.
Alhamdulillah in Quran
Is there any place in Quran, where we can find Alhamdulilah? the answer is Yes.
Quran mentions Alhamdulillah so much but that even the very first verses of the Quran mentions it, as it appears in Surah Al Fateha:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
Which literally translates as:
All praise is due to Allah.
Why Muslims say Alhamdulillah
Muslims say Alhamdulillah, because they give credit of all of the blessings and gifts in their lives to Allah, therefore they become thankful and praise Allah.
When to Say Alhamdulillah
There are multiple places where you have to say Alhamdulillah, some of them are as follows:
Say Alhamdulillah after Sneezing
A Muslims has to say Alhamdulillah whenever he sneezes.
Why we say Alhamdulillah after Sneezing
Muslims say Alhamdulillah after sneezing, because it is mentioned in Hadeeth:
Abu Hurayra Radhiallahu Anhu reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “When one of you sneezes, he should say, الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ [Praise be to Allah],’ and his brother or companion should say to him, ‘يَرْحَمُكَ اللَّهُ [May Allah have mercy on you].’ Then he should say, يَهْدِيكَ اللَّهُ وَيُصْلِحُ بَالَكَ [May Allah guide you and put your affairs in order.’]”
Al-Adab Al-Mufrad: 921
Say Alhamdulillah for Everything
A Muslims needs to say Alhamdulillah for everything and blessing in his life as Quran mentions:
And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): “If ye are grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you. [Surah Ibrahim 7]
Some weak narrations also mention that the Prophet ﷺ used to say Alhamdulillah even in bad times.
When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw something he liked, he would say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ (Praise is to Allah by Whose grace good deeds are completed).’ And if he saw something that he disliked, he would say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ (Praise is to Allah in all circumstances).
[Ibn Majah 3803]Alhamdulillah for Everything in Arabic
Islam has reveled in Arabic language and the best duas and supplications are in Arabic so we must pronounce Alhamdulillah considering the Arabic pronunciation rules and Quran Tajweed.
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