الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي جَعَلَ الْمَاءَ طَهُورًا وَلَمْ يَجْعَلْهُ مِلْحًا أُجَاجًا بِرَحْمَتِهِ
All praise is due to Allah, Who made water pure and did not make it salty and bitter, by His mercy.
Alhamdulillah allathi ja'ala al-ma'a tahuran wa lam yaj'alhu milhan ujajan birahmatih
When to Read
This dua is a beautiful expression of gratitude after drinking water. It's a perfect reflection to utter right after you've quenched your thirst, especially after drinking fresh, clean water that we so often take for granted.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely after drinking water. Take a moment to truly feel the gratitude welling up in your heart for this essential blessing. It's not just about the words, but the heartfelt appreciation behind them.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua reminds us of Allah's immense mercy in providing us with pure, life-sustaining water. It cultivates a deeper appreciation for a blessing that is fundamental to our existence, something millions around the world struggle to access. By acknowledging this, we fulfill a part of our obligation to be thankful to Allah for His favors. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to thank Allah for even the simplest blessings, and water is undeniably one of the greatest.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Allah is pleased with His slave, and He is pleased with him, when he praises Him for any food he eats or drink he drinks.' Then he narrated: 'Alhamdulillah allathi ja'ala al-ma'a tahuran wa lam yaj'alhu milhan ujajan birahmatih' (All praise is due to Allah, Who made water pure and did not make it salty and bitter, by His mercy).