SHUKR:THANKFULNESS TO ALLAH

OBJECTIVES;

(Introduction) concept of Shukr in Islam

Allah is the source of All Favors and Blessings

Dua's to thank Allah

Surat-ul-Nahl (1-18)

Humans must be grateful to their creator

The Prophets were thankful

Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) teaches Muslims the gratitude to Allah

3 interreleted types of thankfulness

Sujood-ush-shukr

conclusion

Dua at the end of Salah.

INTRODUCTION

Shukr (شكر ),or gratitude,is a very important principle in Islam.It is a quality of the believers and it is a source of all goodness. Shukr is used in Qur'an sometimes as equivalent to faith.The faithful are thankful people to Allah and then to those who are kind to them.While the unfaithful are ungrateful to Allah and to the kind people around them.
The Qur'anic word for thanks and gratitude is shukr. It is mentioned in the Qur'an many times.It is the quality of human beings and it is also the quality of Allah.According to scholars, shukr means to recognize the favors of others.A faithful person thus is the one who acknowledges and recognize the endless favors of Allah.

ALLAH IS THE SOURCE OF ALL FAVORS AND BLESSINGS

Allah is the sole Creator of man and the whole universe. He made every single thing in the natural world and enabled us to utilize it for our own good. Allah says in surat-ul-Mulk,

"Say : He is the One who brought you into being and made for you the ears and the eyes and the hearts: little is it that you give thanks."{67:23}

"He is the One Who made the earth smooth for you,therefore go about in the spacious sides thereof,and eat of His sustenance,and to Him is the return after death."{Surat Tabarak 67:15}

Every نعمه ni'mah ,or gift, we have in this world is from Allah.Allah says in Surat-un-Nahl,

"And whatever favor is (bestowed) on you it is from Allah; then whenever harm bothers you, you call upon Him and cry for aid."{16:53}

And the gifts of Allah cannot be counted, for He is giving us all things we need.Allah says in surat-Ibraheem,

"And He gives you of all that you ask Him; and if you count Allah's favors,you will not be able to number them;most surely man is very unjust,very ungrateful."{14:34}

DUA'S TO THANK ALLAH

Du'a upon finishing a meal:whoever says this supplication after finishing a meal, his/her preceding sins shall be forgiven.

الْحَمْدُ لِلهِ الَّذِي أَطْعَمَنِي هَذَا الطَّعَامَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ

"All praise is for Allah who fed me this food and provided it for me.without any might nor power from myself."

Du'a for the one who does you a favour : if someone does you a favour and you say,

جَزَاكَ اللهُ خَيْرًا

"May Allah reward you with goodness."

Du'a when waking up:

الحَمْدُ لِلهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ

"All praise is for Allah who gave us life after causing us to die,and unto Him is the resurrection."

Dua upon receiving good news: when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah always be upon Him) used to recive any pleasent news, He (peace and blessings of Allah always be upon Him) would say..

الْحَمْدُ لِلهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ

"All praise is for Allah by whose favor good works are accomplished."

DUA WHEN WEARING CLOTH :

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي مَا أُوَارِي بِهِ عَوْرَتِي وَأَتَجَمَّلُ بِهِ فِي حَيَاتِي

"All praise belongs to Allah who adorned me with clothing by which

I cover (hide) my private areas and by which i obtain beauty

in my life"

note: While removing clothes recite "BISMILLAH' as saitan does

not look at the private parts due to this.

(Hisnul Hasin)

DUA AT THE TIME OF DRINKING WATER:

When drinking water,

Recite:

اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيهِ وَزِدْنَا مِنْهُ

"O Allah grant us blessings in it"

(TIRMIDHI).

Surat An-Naĥl ,1-18 (The Bee) -

سورة النحل

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

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The command of Allah is coming, so be not impatient for it. Exalted is He and high above what they associate with Him.

Tuesday 21 May 2013