الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى مَا أَنْعَمَ وَلَهُ الشُّكْرُ عَلَى مَا أَلْهَمَ
All praise is for Allah for what He has bestowed, and to Him is the gratitude for what He has inspired.
Al-hamdu lillahi 'ala ma an'ama wa lahush-shukru 'ala ma alhama
When to Read
This beautiful du'a is particularly fitting to recite on Eid days, as we celebrate the completion of Ramadan or the Hajj pilgrimage. It's a perfect way to express our thankfulness to Allah for guiding us through these blessed periods and enabling us to observe them with sincerity and ease. You can say it as you greet others on Eid, or at any moment you feel a surge of gratitude for Allah's blessings.
How to Read
Recite this with a heart full of sincerity and awareness. Understand that every blessing, from the ability to fast to the joy of celebrating Eid, is from Allah. Let your tongue express what your heart feels – profound gratitude and acknowledgement of His favors. It's not just about the words, but the feeling behind them, a humble recognition of Allah's grace.
Virtues & Benefits
Expressing gratitude on Eid, and indeed at all times, is a core aspect of our faith. Allah says in the Quran: "...and whoever is grateful is grateful for [the benefit of] himself." (An-Naml 27:40). This du'a specifically acknowledges Allah's blessings ('an'ama) and the inner drive or inspiration (alhama) He grants us to be grateful. By saying this, we are consciously thanking Allah for both the outward favors and the inner disposition to recognize and appreciate them, which draws His pleasure and increases His blessings upon us.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Abdullah bin Busr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When the people of the Book would greet each other on the day of Jumu'ah, they would say: "May your day be blessed." So Ibn Abi Maryam said: 'Abdullah bin Busr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The days are festivals. So when you see the crescent, then celebrate." He said: 'Abdullah bin Busr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "Two festivals used to occur during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). So when he saw the crescent of either of them, he would say: *'Al-hamdu lillahi 'ala ma an'ama wa lahush-shukru 'ala ma alhama'* (All praise is for Allah for what He has bestowed, and to Him is the gratitude for what He has inspired)."