Alhamdulillah means “All praise be to God” in arabic. It's an
important expression that's used by Muslims around the world during various
parts of their day, including the five daily prayers and at the beginning of each
prayer recitation.
Alhamdulillah is one of the most common expressions used in Islam; it
has special significance due to its place in Islamic daily practice and as one
of Islam's fundamental beliefs.
Alhamdulillah refers to the realization that whatever happens in your life
is by the will of God (Allah). Alhamdulillah doesn’t necessarily mean that
everything that happens in your life is good, or that every situation you find
yourself in or go through is one you want to experience. The meaning of
Alhamdulillah, rather, reminds you to trust in God and make the best of what
you have at the time.
Alhamdulillah
in Arabic
الحمد لله, in english: “All praise
belongs to God”. Alhamdulillah means thanks and praise to god. It’s said when
expressing gratitude to god for something big or small.
When to
say Alhamdulillah
The literal translation of Al-Hamdu lil-Lah is praise be to God.
However, in Islam it refers to a phrase which includes praise for all those who
deserve such praise. Muslims say it when someone sneezes because they believe
that at that moment one's soul goes and sits with God.
Muslims also say Al-Hamdu Lil'Allah when they hear bad news in order
to show happiness in God's will and plan. It can also be said after any good
news or event as a way to show gratitude to God for all things.
Reciting Alhamdulillah after eating and drinking
Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (may
peace be upon him) said: Allah is pleased with His servant who says:
Alhamdulillah While taking a morsel of food and while drinking. – Sahih Muslim Book 035, Number 6592:
Alhamdulillah When One
Sneezes
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Five are the rights of a Muslim over his brother: responding to salutation, saying Yarhamuk Allah when anybody sneezes and says Alhamdulillah, visiting the sick. following the bier. ' Abd al-Razzaq said that this hadith has been transmitted as mursal hadith from Zuhri and he then substantiated it on the authority of Ibn Musayyib. - Sahih Muslim Chapter 3: Book 026, Number5378
Saying Alhamdulillah is a Sadaqa
Abu Dharr reported: some of the people from among the Companions of the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) said to him: Messenger of Allah, the rich have taken away (air the) reward. They observe prayer as we do; they keep the fasts as we keep, and tray give Sadaqa out of their surplus riches.
Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) said: Has Allah not prescribed for you
(a course) by following which you can (also) do sadaqa? In every declaration of
the glorification of Allah (i. e. saying SubhanAllah) there is a Sadaqa, and
every Takbir (i. e. saying Allahu Akbar) is a sadaqa, and every praise of His
(saying Alhamdulillah) is a Sadaqa and every declaration that He is One (La
illaha ill-Allah) is a sadaqa, and enjoining of good is a sadaqa, and
forbidding of that which is evil is a Sadaqa, and in man's sexual Intercourse
(with his wife, ) there is a Sadaqa. They (the Companions) said: Messenger of
Allah, is there reward for him who satisfies his sexual passion among us? He
said: Tell me, if he were to devote it to something forbidden, would it not be
a sin on his part? Similarly, if he were to devote it to something lawful, he
should have a reward. – Sahih Muslim Book 005, Number 2198
Alhamdulillah for everything
As a Muslim, we were taught to say Alhamdulillah as an expression of gratitude for everything. It literally means “All praise is due to God”. Saying it doesn’t make you a religious person, but saying it with meaning can certainly add more meaning to your life.
Do you have food on your table? There are people dying in their sleep
from starvation every night. Are you healthy enough to go out today and play
with your kids? Don’t forget to thank God for your good health (and for
allowing us all to be alive).
Just one simple word or phrase can make all the difference in helping
us see beyond our own lives and view our problems from a higher perspective.
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