الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي جَعَلَ الْمَاءَ طَهُوراً وَلَمْ يَجْعَلْهُ مِلْحاً أُجَاجاً بِرَحْمَتِهِ
All praise is due to Allah, Who made water pure and did not make it salty and bitter, by His mercy.
Alhamdulillah alladhi ja'ala al-maa'a tuhuran wa lam yaj'alhu milhan ujajan bi rahmatih
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect to recite after drinking water, especially when you have just quenched your thirst or finished a meal. It's also a wonderful way to express gratitude after using water for purification (wudu) or even when simply observing the abundance of water around us, like rain or a flowing river.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heart full of gratitude. Pause for a moment after finishing your drink, reflecting on the immense blessing that water is. Say it aloud or silently, with a clear understanding of its meaning. It’s a simple yet profound expression of thankfulness to Allah for this essential gift.
Virtues & Benefits
Expressing gratitude for water, even this simple dua, elevates a mundane act into an act of worship. It reminds us that every blessing, no matter how common, is from Allah. This practice cultivates humility and recognition of our dependence on Him, fostering a deeper connection with our Creator. It also reinforces the understanding that water is a purification for us, both physically and spiritually.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The believer drinks in one intestine, and the disbeliever drinks in seven intestines.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5393). And upon finishing his drink, he would say: 'All praise is due to Allah, Who made the water pure and did not make it salty and bitter, by His mercy.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 378 - Hasan).