Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Gratitude for the Blessing of Water

Gratitude
Hasan HadithSunan Ibn Majah 4160

اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِيْ جَعَلَ الْمَاءَ طَهُوْرًا وَ لَمْ يَجْعَلْهُ مِلْحًا أُجَاجًا بِرَحْمَتِهِ.

All praise is for Allah Who has made water pure and has not made it salty and bitter, by His mercy.

Al-hamdu lillah alladhi ja'ala al-ma'a tahuran wa lam yaj'alhu milhan ujajan birahmatih.

When to Read

This dua is ideally recited after drinking water, whether it's for the first time after waking up, after a meal, or at any point during the day. It’s a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah’s grace every time you quench your thirst.

How to Read

Recite this supplication with sincerity, reflecting on the immense blessing of clean, drinkable water. Acknowledge that its availability and purity are solely from Allah’s mercy. It can be recited silently or aloud.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua trains our hearts to recognize Allah's favors in even the most fundamental aspects of life. By acknowledging that water is made pure and not bitter and salty through His mercy, we cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude, which is a cornerstone of our faith. Gratitude itself is a means of increasing blessings, as Allah says, "If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]" (Quran 14:7).

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Al-hamdu lillah alladhi ja'ala al-ma'a tahuran wa lam yaj'alhu milhan ujajan birahmatih.' (All praise is for Allah Who has made water pure and has not made it salty and bitter, by His mercy.)
Hasan HadithSunan Ibn Majah 4160
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