Dua when something good happens

When you get good news or something you love happens.

Arabic

How to say it

al-ḥam-du lil-laa-hil la-dhee bi-ni'-ma-ti-hee ta-tim-muṣ ṣaa-li-ḥaat

Meaning

“All praise is for Allah, by whose favour good things are completed.”

When something you don't like happens, say الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلٰى كُلِّ حَالٍ (al-ḥam-du lil-laa-hi 'a-laa kul-li ḥaal): All praise is for Allah in every situation.

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