Thank and Gratitude to Allah(SWT)

[Salman_Hanafi]

for Ramadhan and Jumma, the yearly and weekly speed-breakers for sinners respectively....

[Maripat]

In spite of some nerve racking events in recent past there have been some very surprising discussion on SF - in the context of Islamic governance. May be, by the Grace of Allah (SWT), SF has come of age.

for that.

[Muj4h1d4]

Alhamdulillaah Alaa Kulli Haal

[Iman Omer]

Alhamdolillah I came across this thread.

I am copying here a sister's strange way of praising Allah. I hope you wont mind

on last sat I joined a wedding ceremony. There I met a sis, after looong time. she is too much beautiful mashaAllah but she is now suffering from leucoderma- Vitiligo. when I saw her i didn't say anything, and keep on pretending as if I haven't observed anything. later I asked her, how and when it happened? to my surprise, he face color didn't change and she was still smiling and said, there was vitam E deficiency, I don't mind either as its from Allah. MashaALLAH.

Wallah I wanted to ask here, as I came back but there was some confusion in my mind. I have read many times people not only practice sabr but do Praise Allah in their trivial situations. Now I find this thread so thought, its better place, we would know in real sense, how can we praise Allah in disease and sad moments.

I know we should always! but I am still wondering, how to? with sad feelings? it would be lie if I say alhamdulillah for some loss or ... as I don't know the reason in depth. Like, if my mother gives me some gift, I will be thankful for SHE gave me the gift. If she takes that back me. I will mind, I will be sad for sure. how can I praise her at that time? yes I can do sabr that its her radha and her wish anddd there must be some maslihat.

@mods If I have posted it in wrong section then I will ask it in new thread. I just wondered no one Thanked Allah for some disease or loss. we can include it here if we really believe likewise.

[Maripat]

@mods If I have posted it in wrong section then I will ask it in new thread. I just wondered no one Thanked Allah for some disease or loss. we can include it here if we really believe likewise.

Your post and the post above yours are about Sabr.
This thread is about Shukr - thanking Allah (SWT).
Even then above posts are alright for me.
Sabr is difficult and my expectations were that if we indulge in a lot of Shukr then maybe, may be we shall get a grip on Sabr too.

[mercyofAllah]

Alhamdolillah I came across this thread.

I am copying here a sister's strange way of praising Allah. I hope you wont mind

on last sat I joined a wedding ceremony. There I met a sis, after looong time. she is too much beautiful mashaAllah but she is now suffering from leucoderma- Vitiligo. when I saw her i didn't say anything, and keep on pretending as if I haven't observed anything. later I asked her, how and when it happened? to my surprise, he face color didn't change and she was still smiling and said, there was vitam E deficiency. I don't mind either its from Allah.... MashaALLAH.

Wallah I wanted to ask here, as I came back but there was some confusion in my mind. I have read many times people not only practice sabr but do Praise Allah in their trivial situations. Now I find this thread so thought, its better place, we would know in real sense, how can we praise Allah in disease and sad moments.

I know we should always! but I am still wondering, how to? with sad feelings? it would be lie if I say alhamdulillah for some loss or ... as I don't know the reason in depth. Like, if my mother gives me some gift, I will be thankful for SHE gave me the gift. If she takes that back me I won't talk her or I will be sad for sure. how can I praise her at that time? yes I can do sabr that its her radha and her wish anddd there must be some maslihat.

@mods If I have posted it in wrong section then I will ask it in new thread. I just wondered no one Thanked Allah for some disease or loss. we can include it here if we really believe likewise.

Well actually when we keep pondering on Allah's blessings everyday and suddenly there is a trial, we would feel like Allah gave us so much and we will be content. Same with mother too. The kindness and mercy she has shown me cannot be matched by any other relative and if I am to be upset with her for any thing, then purely I am being ungrateful and it stems from my own evil. When we have the attitude of gratefulness, sabr too will come along with it iA.

Once our beloved Prophet was sitting with Abu Bakr Siddeeque RA who was having thorns in his shirt in place of buttons bcos of poverty. Jibraeel ameen AS came to the Prophet and asked him why Abu Bakr is having thorns in his shirt for which the Prophet replied that he RA spent everything for Allah SWT and His rasool and so this state. Hearing this, Jibraeel AS told Prophet that Allah SWT is asking Abu Bakr RA if he is pleased with Allah SWT for this condition. When Prophet conveyed this to Abu Bakr RA, he RA started crying and replied yes he is very pleased with Allah SWT.

So these noble companions had nothing much wordly and if they had they are too little but they used to think ALlah SWT has given them so much and remained content while Allah SWT has given us so much but there is only ungratefulness from us. My sheikh sahib said in the present world neither the poor are grateful nor the rich and thus we have angered Allah SWT.
Allahu alam

[Iman Omer]

Your post and the post above yours are about Sabr.
This thread is about Shukr - thanking Allah (SWT).
Even then above posts are alright for me.
Sabr is difficult and my expectations were that if we indulge in a lot of Shukr then maybe, may be we shall get a grip on Sabr too.

ok, I thought there comes a state where Sabr (to be patient in unwanted situation) changes into absolute Shukr (treating the unwanted as Wanted).


@mercyofAllah
I just love your replies/comments, profound yet clear mashaAllah

[Iman Omer]

Alhamdolillah for my small steps towards Him.

[Maripat]

ok, I thought there comes a state where Sabr (to be patient in unwanted situation) changes into absolute Shukr (treating the unwanted as Wanted).

I have a feeling that it is better to keep Sabr and Shukr separate.

[Iman Omer]

I have a feeling that it is better to keep Sabr and Shukr separate.

Really? then its relaxing....
I have made that too much difficult for me as I were thinking how to be thankful for that trivial situation. (ofcourse alhamdolillah we are always pleased with Him) was talking about being thankful in real sense FOR some loss etc) That some may be of Prophetic states. But Done!

wallahu alam.