We should always be thankful to Allah (SWT) for everything he has given us. What can we do if he didn’t give us what we have today? And what can we do if he decides to take back his blessings? Nothing!
Therefore, no matter how hard things get in life, we should always thank Allah for his blessings and mercy. However, we should always ask him for more blessings by reciting the dua for success, dua for debt relief, or dua for a good day.
In this blog, we will discuss the best dua for thanking Allah (SWT), how to recite it, the benefits of reciting dua, and when is the best time to recite it.
Best dua to thank Allah (SWT)
The best dua to thank Allah for his blessings is saying Alhamdulillah as many times as possible.
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
English transliteration: Alhamdulillah
Translation: Praise be to Allah
Hadith: The prophet used to say Alhamdulillah after finishing the meal. The exact hadith is “Whenever the dining sheet of the Prophet (PBUH) was taken away (i.e., whenever he finished his meal), he used to say: ‘Al-hamdu li l-lah kathiran taiyiban mubarakan fihi ghaira makfiy wala muWada` wala mustaghna’anhu Rabbuna.'” (Sahih Al-Bukhari 5458)
Surah: If you’ve read the Quran, you might be familiar with the phrase “Alhamdulillah.” This is because the very first verse of the Quran, from Surah Al-Fatihah, begins with “Alhamdu Lillahi Rabbil Alamin,” which translates to “All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds” (Surah Al-Fatihah, Verse 1).
Alhamdulillah is the best way to thank Allah for his blessings and mercy. We have created an extensive guide defining the meaning and benefits of Alhamdulillah.
Dua for Thanking Allah (Extension)
We also have an extended version of Alhamdulillah, mentioned in Hadiths.
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتِ
Dua to thanks Allah in English: Alhamdulillah il-lazi bi ni’matihi tatimu as-salihat
Translation: All praise belongs to Allah, through whose grace good deeds are accomplished.
Hadith: When something happened that pleased him, the Prophet (PBUH) used to say: Alḥamdu lillāhi ‘lladhi bi ni`matihi tatimmuṣ-ṣāliḥāt. And if something happened that displeased him, he used to say: Alḥamdu lillāhi `alā kulli ḥāl. —Hisn al-Muslim 218
Explanation: The Holy Prophet (PBUH) thanked Allah when he was pleased and displeased. That is what we have mentioned in the introduction of this blog that we should always be thankful to Allah for his blessings and virtues. However, a Muslim who is facing hardships, displeasures, etc, should recite the dua for forgiveness, dua for pain, etc, to invoke Allah’s blessings.
How to thank Allah with Dua?
The following supplication is another way to thank Allah (SWT) for his blessings and mercy. Muslims also use this dua as a Morning dua or dua after waking up.
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدَ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ. سُبْحَانَ اللهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ للهِ، ولَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ، وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ العَلِيِّ الْعَظيِمِ، ربِّ اغْفِرلِي
English transliteration: Lā ilāha illallāh, waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa `alā kulli shai’in qadīr. Wa subḥān Allah, walḥamdulillāh, wa lā ilāha illallāh, wa Allāhu akbar, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh.
Translation: None has the right to be worshiped, but Allah, alone, without a partner, to Him belongs the Dominion, and to Him is the praise, and He has power over all things. And Glory is to Allah, and all the praise is to Allah, and ‘None has the right to be worshiped but Allah, and Allah is the greatest, and there is no might nor power except by Allah.
Hadith: `Ubadah bin As-Samit, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever wakes up in the night and says, Lā ilāha illallāh, waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa `alā kulli shai’in qadīr. Wa subḥān Allah, walḥamdulillāh, wa lā ilāha illallāh, wa Allāhu akbar, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh.)’ – then he said: ‘O my Lord, forgive me (Rabbighfirlī)’ – or he said – ‘then he supplicates, he shall be responded to. So he makes a firm determination, then performs Wudu’, then he performs Salat, his Salat shall be accepted.” —Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3414
What are the other supplications for thanking Allah for his blessings?
Here are a few dua for thanking Allah from Hadiht books and the Holy Quran.
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيمِ
Transliteration: Subhaana Rabbiyal-‘Adheem
Translation: Glory to my Lord the Exalted.
Hadith: This tasbih is part of Salah and is mentioned in several Hadiths. (Sunan Abi Dawud 871, Mishkat al-Masabih 1626, Sunan Ibn Majah 3883, etc)
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا وَبِحَمْدِكَ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي
Transliteration: Subhaanaka Allaahumma Rabbanaa wa bihamdika Allaahum-maghfir lee
Translation: Glory be to You, O Allah, our Lord, and all praise belongs to You. O Allah, grant me forgiveness.
Hadith: This dua for thanking Allah is mentioned in these Hadiths. (Hisn al-Muslim 34, Mishkat al-Masabih 871, etc)
سُبُّوحٌ، قُدُوسٌ، رَبُّ الْمَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ
Transliteration: Subboohun, Quddoosun, Rabbul-malaa’ikati warrooh
Translation: Glory be to You, the Most Holy, Lord of the angels and the Spirit.
Hadith: This dua for thanking Allah is mentioned in these Hadiths. (Mishkat al-Masabih 872, Hisn al-Muslim 35, etc)
سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْجَبَرُوتِ، وَالْمَلَكُوتِ، وَالْكِبْرِيَاءِ، وَالْعَظَمَةِ
Transliteration: Subhaana thil-jabarooti, walmalakooti, walkibriyaa’i, wal’adhamati
Translation: Glory be to You, the Lord of power, dominion, majesty, and grandeur.
Hadith: This dua for thanking Allah is mentioned in these Hadiths. (Sunan an-Nasa’i 1132, Sunan Abi Dawud 873, etc)
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحَدْهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration: Laa ‘ilaaha ‘illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu yuhyee wa yumeetu wa Huwa ‘alaa kulli shay’in Qadeer.
Translation: None deserves to be worshipped except Allah alone, without any partner. To Him belongs all dominion and praise. He gives life and causes death, and He has power over all things.
Hadith: Hisn al-Muslim 72
This dua is close to the 4th Kalam, and a few words are missing.
What are the benefits of thanking Allah with dua?
Here are seven benefits of thanking Allah through dua:
- Increase in Blessings: Allah promises that showing gratitude will lead to an increase in blessings and provisions, as mentioned in the Quran (Surah Ibrahim 14:7).
- Strengthens Faith and Tawakkul: Consistently thanking Allah reinforces trust and reliance on Him, building a strong spiritual connection. Recite the fifth Kalma to strengthen your faith.
- Emotional Peace and Contentment: Gratefulness fosters inner peace, reducing anxiety and worry by focusing on what Allah has provided. Here is the dua for pain relief and peace.
- Protection from Hardships: Gratitude helps keep calamities at bay, as Allah’s mercy is drawn toward thankful hearts. Here is the dua for protection from everything.
- Invitation of Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness: When you thank Allah, you invoke His mercy and are more likely to receive His forgiveness for your shortcomings. Here is the best dua for forgiveness.
- Fulfillment of Supplications: Showing gratitude opens the door for other prayers to be answered, as gratitude is an acknowledgment of Allah’s continuous favors.
- Closeness and Love of Allah: Constantly thanking Allah brings you closer to Him, as He loves those who are grateful, strengthening the bond between servant and Creator. Recite the 2nd Kalam to gain Allah’s closeness.
What is the best time to thank Allah?
Well, there is no best time to thank Allah, and you can do it whenever you want to, 24/7. However, the time of Tahajjud is when Allah is closest to his creation, listening to everyone who calls upon his mercy.
Therefore, the last part of the night is the best time to thank Allah for everything he has given us. Here are the steps you should follow to thank Allah at the best time.
- Wake up at the third last part of the night
- Perform Ablution (Wudu) —Here is the dua after Wudu
- Recite the Holy Quran
- Offer two or more Rakat Tahajjud with Tahajjud dua at the end
- After that, raise your hands and thank Allah for everything he gave us
- Listen to the Fajr Adhan and recite the dua after Adhan
- Offer Farj Salah and thank Allah again for his mercy
- Start your day with Allah’s name and dua
Wrap Up
So far, we have discussed the best dua for thanking Allah (SWT) from Hadiths. We believe you will find this guide useful and share it with other Muslims.
Inshallah, Allah will have his blessings and mercy on you and us.
FAQs
Dua for thanking Allah in English?
Alhamdulillah or Alhamdulillah il-lazi bi ni’matihi tatimu as-salihat
How to say Thank you Allah?
Just say Alhamdulillah whenever you are pleased or feeling happy.
Best dua to thank Allah for his favor and blessings in English?
Subhaana thil-jabarooti, walmalakooti, walkibriyaa’i, wal’adhamati
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
