Dua #477•Hasan (Albani). Ibn Majah: 3803

Praise Allah Always - Dua for Hard Times

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When something upset him, the Prophet ﷺ said:

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اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ

Transliteration

Alhamdu lillaahi 'alaa kulli haal

Translation

Praise is to Allah in all circumstances.

Hadith about the Dua

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ الأَزْرَقُ أَبُو مَرْوَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ مَنْصُورِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، صَفِيَّةَ بِنْتِ شَيْبَةَ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِذَا رَأَى مَا يُحِبُّ قَالَ ‏"‏ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَإِذَا رَأَى مَا يَكْرَهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Translation

It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw something he liked, he would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi bi ni'matihi tatimmus-salihat (Praise is to Allah by Whose grace good deeds are completed).' And if he saw something that he disliked, he would say: 'Al-hamdu lillahi 'ala kulli hal (Praise is to Allah in all circumstances).'" [Hasan (Albani). Ibn Majah: 3803]

Benefits & Virtues

Surah An-Nisa dua gives hope to those in pain. Ask Allah for a helper and protector when others hurt you or when you feel weak.

  • This dua for oppressed brings Allah's help to those who call with strong Iman.
  • Allah hears the oppressed and makes their hearts brave when life is hard.
  • Surah al Nisa's dua protects from dushman and their zulm, bringing Allah's mercy.
  • The oppressed's dua never goes to waste - Allah gives Barakah in Amal and life.
  • Protection verses like this keep believers safe and away from fear and harm.
  • When to Recite Alhamdulillah Ala Kulli Hal

Common Questions

Thank Allah in every situation. People say this often, but sometimes forget it when hardship or sudden trouble comes.

Say Alhamdulillah - all thanks belong to Allah. It's one of His favorite names. Use it in every moment, happy or sad.

Say Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum 101 times after daily prayers. Many also read Ayat al-Kursi and Surah Ya-Sin for a week to get Allah's help.

Say Allahumma innee a'uzubika min alhammi wal huzni. This asks Allah to protect you from worry, sadness, weakness, and other troubles.

Yes. Speak from your heart. Ask Allah for your needs, praise Him, and use duas from Quran and hadith. Always ask with hope and trust in His mercy.

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