Dua #451•Bukhari: 2662

What to Say When You Praise Another Muslim

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The Prophet (ﷺ) taught us: When you want to say good things about your Muslim brother, say this:

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أَحْسِبُ فُلَانًا وَاللَّهُ حَسِيبُهُ وَلَا أُزَكِّي عَلَى اللَّهِ أَحَدًا أَحْسِبُهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا

Transliteration

Ahsibu fulaanan wAllaahu haseebuhu wa laa 'uzakkee 'alAllaahi 'ahadan ahsibuhu kadha wa kadha

Translation

I think that he is so and so, and Allah knows exactly the truth, and I do not confirm anybody's good conduct before Allah, but I think him so and so.

Hadith about the Dua

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلَامٍ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ قَالَ أَثْنَى رَجُلٌ عَلَى رَجُلٍ عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ وَيْلَكَ قَطَعْتَ عُنُقَ صَاحِبِكَ قَطَعْتَ عُنُقَ صَاحِبِكَ مِرَارًا ثُمَّ قَالَ مَنْ كَانَ مِنْكُمْ مَادِحًا أَخَاهُ لَا مَحَالَةَ فَلْيَقُلْ أَحْسِبُ فُلَانًا وَاللَّهُ حَسِيبُهُ وَلَا أُزَكِّي عَلَى اللَّهِ أَحَدًا أَحْسِبُهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا إِنْ كَانَ يَعْلَمُ ذَلِكَ مِنْهُ

Translation

Narrated Abu Bakra: A man praised another man in front of the Prophet (ﷺ) . The Prophet (ﷺ) said to him, "Woe to you, you have cut off your companion's neck, you have cut off your companion's neck," repeating it several times and then added, "Whoever amongst you has to praise his brother should say, 'I think that he is so and so, and Allah knows exactly the truth, and I do not confirm anybody's good conduct before Allah, but I think him so and so,' if he really knows what he says about him." [Bukhari: 2662]

Benefits & Virtues

These last 3 ayats of surah hashr contain Allah's beautiful names. They fill the heart with peace and give Muslims hope when life is hard, reminding us to trust Allah every single day.

Surah hashr's names of Allah calm the mind and give strength.
Asmaul husna dua helps when you feel stress or worry.
The 99 names bring Allah's blessings and soften the heart.
Read these 3 verses for morning and evening azkar - they bring big rewards.
Hard times become easier when you say this dua - it builds trust in Allah.
When to Recite Good Words For Praising Someone

Common Questions

Be kind to those who help you. Say thank you with your words and actions. Remember, Allah sends all good things. When you thank people, you also thank Allah. This makes bonds strong.

Say Assalamu alaikum - it means peace be with you. The other person says wa alaikum salaam back. This greeting spreads kindness and brings Muslims close.

Pray for your friends. Fast. Give to the poor. Make dua for people you love. These actions show you value what Allah gave you and want to share blessings.

No. Islam does not like fake praise. Only say things that are true and honest. Real words bring real good.

Say Allahumma barik. This means you are happy for them and asking Allah to bless them. It gives good wishes and asks Allah to help them do more good.