الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ
All praise is due to Allah, by Whose grace good deeds are completed.
Al-hamdu lillahi alladhi bini'matihi tatimmus-salihāt
When to Read
This dua is beautiful to recite when you see a fellow Muslim achieve something, experience a blessing, or simply express genuine happiness. It’s a way to acknowledge that all good things come from Allah and to share in the joy of your brother or sister in faith, while simultaneously thanking Allah for His blessings upon you.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity and a heartfelt understanding. As you witness the joy, pause for a moment, raise your hands if appropriate, and offer this simple yet profound praise to Allah. It's about connecting your heart to the joy you see and directing your gratitude to the True Source of all blessings.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication teaches us to acknowledge Allah's role in all successes and good outcomes, fostering humility and gratitude. It shifts our focus from merely observing others' happiness to actively thanking Allah for His pervasive blessings, reminding us that every good thing we see or experience is a gift from Him. It also cultivates a spirit of communal joy within the Ummah, where one Muslim's happiness is a cause for gratitude for another.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when he saw something that pleased him: 'Al-hamdu lillahi alladhi bini'matihi tatimmus-salihāt.' (All praise is due to Allah, by Whose grace good deeds are completed.) - Sunan Ibn Majah 3892. While this hadith mentions seeing something that pleased the Prophet ﷺ, its application extends beautifully to witnessing the joy of others, as their joy is a manifestation of Allah's blessings and good outcomes in their lives.