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.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلَامٍ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ قَالَ أَثْنَى رَجُلٌ عَلَى رَجُلٍ عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ وَيْلَكَ قَطَعْتَ عُنُقَ صَاحِبِكَ قَطَعْتَ عُنُقَ صَاحِبِكَ مِرَارًا ثُمَّ قَالَ مَنْ كَانَ مِنْكُمْ مَادِحًا أَخَاهُ لَا مَحَالَةَ فَلْيَقُلْ أَحْسِبُ فُلَانًا وَاللَّهُ حَسِيبُهُ وَلَا أُزَكِّي عَلَى اللَّهِ أَحَدًا أَحْسِبُهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا إِنْ كَانَ يَعْلَمُ ذَلِكَ مِنْهُ
Narrated Abu Bakra: A man praised another man in front of the Prophet (ﷺ) . The Prophet (ﷺ) said to him, "Woe to you, you have cut off your companion's neck, you have cut off your companion's neck," repeating it several times and then added, "Whoever amongst you has to praise his brother should say, '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,' if he really knows what he says about him." [Bukhari: 2662]
Benefits of Dua for Strength and Relief with Allah’s Names
This dua from surah hashr last 3 ayats brings strength and peace by praising Allah’s asmaul husna, helping Muslims find relief in hard times and keeping the heart full of hope and trust in every moment.
- Allah’s names in surah hashr give a muslim strength and peace of mind.
- Dua for strength with asmaul husna helps in every hard and stressful time.
- Praising Allah with 99 names brings barakah and keeps the heart soft and calm.
- Last 3 verses of surah hashr make morning azkar and evening dua full of blessings.
- Dua for difficult times with these ayats helps muslims trust Allah’s power always.
When to Recite Good Words For Praising Someone
This good words for praising someone dua reminds us to show respect and Barakah, while knowing only Allah knows the real heart, keeping our Iman safe from pride and giving blessings to others.
- When praising a friend, use this dua for a friend to show Allah knows best.
- After hearing good news about someone, recite this dua for blessing and Barakah.
- During gatherings, remember this dua for blessings when speaking good words.
- If you want to praise someone’s Amal, say this dua knowing Allah knows the truth.
- When giving good words to praise someone, use this masnun dua to keep your Iman safe.
How to perform Good Words for Praising Someone
When you want to say good words for praising someone, this dua teaches you to praise with care and remember that only Allah knows best. It helps you show love and respect while keeping your Iman safe from pride.
- Start by thinking of the good in your friend and say Allah knows best before praising.
- When you praise someone, use this dua for a friend to remind that Allah knows their heart.
- After saying good words to praise someone, add praises to Allah for allahs love and blessing.
- If you feel happy for someone’s Amal, quietly recite this masnun dua for blessings upon them.
- While making dua for blessing, remember to say Allah knows and do not confirm anyone’s conduct.
Summary
Dua Etiquette of praising a fellow Muslim is a masnun dua from sahih al bukhari that teaches us to use good words for praising someone but always remember Allah knows best. When giving praises to Allah or a friend, we should say Allah knows the truth and not claim someone is perfect before Allah.
This dua for blessing reminds Muslims to use good words to praise someone but keep in mind only Allah knows what is hidden. Praising someone with this Islamic dua shows respect and follows the sunnah. The main lesson is to praise with care and remember allahs love and knowledge is above all.