451. Dua Etiquette of praising a fellow Muslim

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever amongst you has to praise his brother should say:

Dua for praising Allah in Arabic

أَحْسِبُ فُلَانًا وَاللَّهُ حَسِيبُهُ وَلَا أُزَكِّي عَلَى اللَّهِ أَحَدًا أَحْسِبُهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا

Dua for praising Allah English Transliteration

Ahsibu fulaanan wAllaahu haseebuhu wa laa 'uzakkee 'alAllaahi 'ahadan ahsibuhu kadha wa kadha

Dua for praising Allah English Translation

I think that he is so and so, and Allah knows exactly the truth, and I do not confirm anybody's good conduct before Allah, but I think him so and so.

It is to be said when you must ensure you have knowledge that the certain characteristic is present in that person.

ReferenceBukhari: 2662

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