Gratitude in Islam
In Surah Al-Fatiha, this phrase expresses gratitude at the start of every prayer.
What is “Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Alamin”?
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Who is Abdullah Jafrey (mamu)?
This Sunnah prayer is offered as a thank-you when a blessing comes.
What is Salatul Shukr?
In a hadith Qudsi, Allah says He is pleased with His servant when they say this after eating or drinking.
What is Alhumdulilah?
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Who is Muhammad Ali?
This Prophet praised Allah even after losing his family, wealth, and health.
Who is Prophet Ayyub?
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Who is Farreed Jafrey?
The Prophet ﷺ never left this two-rak’ah Sunnah prayer, even while traveling.
What is Fajr Sunnah prayer?
Surah At-Teen is named after this fruit.
What is the Fig?
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Who is Ibtihaj Muhammad?
The Prophet ﷺ showed gratitude for blessings by doing this voluntary act regularly, even until his feet became swollen.
What is praying extra night prayers (Qiyam)?
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Who are Ameera and Shabaz?
The Prophet ﷺ taught us to eat with this number of fingers when possible.
What is three fingers?
This fruit is mentioned over 20 times in the Qur’an—more than any other fruit.
What are dates?
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Who is Ilhan Omar?
Muslims start their day with gratitude by saying this when they wake up.
What is “Alhamdulillah alladhi ahyana…”?
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Who is Aesha Jafrey?
When sitting in a gathering and someone else would come to join, the Prophet encouraged this underrated Sunnah of manners.
What is making space (tawassu‘) for others?
These two rivers in Jannah are described as having a drink superior to any on earth: one of milk and one of this clear, sweet substance.
What is honey?
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What is CAIR?
This surah states, “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you.”
…لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ ۖ وَلَئِن كَفَرْتُمْ إِنَّ عَذَابِي لَشَدِيدٌ
What is Surah Ibrahim?
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Who is Syed Manzoor Hussein (Amma's father)?
This term refers to a Sunnah act that is so emphasized that abandoning it regularly is considered blameworthy.
What is Sunnah mu’akkadah?
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What is manna (al-mann)?
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Who is Dr. Farah Alibay?