Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Gratitude Upon Seeing a Just Ruler

Gratitude
Hasan HadithSunan Ibn Majah 3873

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ

All praise is due to Allah, by Whose grace good deeds are completed.

Al-hamdulillah alladhi bi ni'matihi tatimmus-salihāt

When to Read

This dua is recommended to be recited when one sees or experiences the positive impact of a just and righteous leader, be it a ruler, a community leader, or anyone in a position of authority who governs with fairness and justice. It’s a moment to acknowledge Allah’s blessing for such leadership.

How to Read

Recite this with a sincere heart, reflecting on the blessings Allah has bestowed upon the community through the just leadership. It's a simple yet profound expression of gratitude, suitable for saying at any time, especially after observing or benefiting from a leader's good governance.

Virtues & Benefits

This supplication acknowledges that all good things are ultimately from Allah. It fosters a mindset of gratitude, reminding us to attribute positive outcomes to His grace. Experiencing just leadership is a significant societal blessing, and acknowledging it with this dua earns reward by recognizing Allah's favor.

Source & Authentication

It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When one of you says: ‘Al-hamdulillah alladhi ‘ala ni'matihi tatimmus-salihāt’ (All praise is due to Allah, by Whose grace good deeds are completed), Allah says: ‘My servant has spoken the truth.’ When one of you says: ‘Al-hamdulillah hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan fih’ (Praise be to Allah, much, good and blessed praise), the angels say: ‘O our Lord, we have no record of his spending more than he should.’
Hasan HadithSunan Ibn Majah 3873
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