الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي هَدَانَا لِهَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لِنَهْتَدِيَ لَوْلَا أَنْ هَدَانَا اللَّهُ
All praise is for Allah, who guided us to this, and we would not have been guided had Allah not guided us.
Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi hadana li-hadha wa ma kunna li-nahtadi lawla an hadanAllahu
When to Read
This dua is a profound expression of gratitude that can be recited at any time, especially after completing a righteous act, experiencing a moment of clarity, or realizing Allah's guidance. It's particularly fitting after sincere repentance, acknowledging that the ability to turn back to Allah is itself a tremendous blessing from Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, reflecting on the immense favor Allah has bestowed upon you by guiding you towards repentance and acceptance. Recognize that your repentance is not due to your own strength, but a gift from your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates immense gratitude for guidance. It reminds us that every good deed, including the act of repenting and being accepted, is solely by Allah's grace. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this, showing that even the ability to recognize our need for guidance and to act upon it is a blessing to be thankful for. It fosters humility and reinforces our reliance on Allah, acknowledging that without His guidance, we would remain lost.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'When Allah sends down His punishment on a people, it is inflicted on them while they are in the process of performing deeds. Thus, the people are killed either in their beds or in the marketplaces. When Allah sends down His blessings on a people, they are blessed either in their fields or in their herds. However, the people who are killed by the sword will be in the hellfire. The people who die from plague will be martyrs. The people who die from drowning will be martyrs. The people who die from illness in their bodies will be martyrs.' The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'If a person is killed by a sword, he will be in the hellfire.' On that, the narrator asked 'O Allah's Apostle! How can this be?' The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, 'The verse says: "(15:96) Verily, We have granted you (O Muhammad) abundance of goodness." So he said, 'My Lord, what should I say?' Allah said, 'Say: "(15:97) I am Allah, and I am doing with My servants what I wish." Then the Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'This verse was revealed about the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) (15:97). If Allah wills to do good to a nation, He makes them repent, and they repent. If He wills to destroy a nation, He causes them to commit sins, and they commit sins, and He destroys them.' And then the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'All praise is for Allah, who guided us to this, and we would not have been guided had Allah not guided us.' (15:97)