478. Islamic Etiquette Dua of Praising Others
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If you ever have to praise someone, say:
Etiquette Dua in Arabic
أَحْسِبُ فُلَانًا وَاللَّهُ حَسِيْبُهُ وَلَا أُزَكِّيْ عَلَى اللَّهِ أَحَدًا أَحْسِبُهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا
Etiquette Dua English Transliteration
A’hsibu fulanan wallahu ‘hasiibuhu wa laa ‘uzakkii ‘alAllahi a’hadan a’hsibuhu kaza wa kaza
Etiquette Dua 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 a crime to slander a person from behind and praise him from the front. In the case of praise, one's special nature or quality can be praised. It is forbidden in the Hadith to praise someone or to say that someone is good. In the case of praise, I have to say: I think such a person is good; Confirmation cannot be expressed.
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 Guidance in Difficult Times
This dua from Surah Al-Araf teaches Muslims to trust Allah’s plan, asking Him to guide and judge with truth when life feels hard or confusing and hearts need clear answers.
- Allah gives clear guidance to the one who makes this dua for guidance with tawakkul.
- The dua for difficult times brings peace and helps a muslim trust in Allah’s plan.
- Surah Araf’s rabbana dua helps solve problems and removes stress from the heart.
- Ya Fattah is called in this dua for guidance and Allah opens doors to success and ease.
- Verses on guidance like this make Amal strong and keep Iman safe in every test.
When to Recite Islamic Etiquette Dua of Praising Others
This dua teaches you to praise with care, giving all praises to Allah and remembering only Allah knows best, so your words bring Barakah and keep your Iman safe from pride or showing off.
- When you want to praise someone, use this dua so all praises to Allah stay in your heart.
- After seeing a good deed, say masha allah tabarakallah and remember Allah knows best.
- If you talk about someone’s good Amal, make this dua to keep your words humble.
- When others praise someone in front of you, use this dua for allahumma barik and Barakah.
- Before sharing someone’s good, remember to say all praises to Allah and trust His knowledge.
How to perform Islamic Etiquette Dua of Praising Others
This dua teaches us to praise someone in a way that keeps our Iman safe and gives all praises to Allah, knowing only Allah knows the real truth about every person’s heart and actions.
- When you want to praise someone, start by saying all praises to Allah before any words.
- If you mention someone’s good deed, add masha allah tabarakallah to show respect and avoid pride.
- While talking about a person’s good side, say allah knows best and use this dua to keep your words true.
- After sharing praise, quietly say allahumma barik to ask for Barakah in that person’s life.
- If you feel unsure, remember to use this dua so you do not say more than what is right in islamic prayers.
Summary
The Islamic Etiquette Dua of Praising Others teaches us to say all praises to Allah when we speak good about someone. This dua reminds us to use words like masha allah tabarakallah and allahumma barik, showing that only Allah knows best about a person’s true Amal and Iman. It is found in Bukhari 2662 and is a masnoon dua for Muslims.
By using this dua, we avoid praising someone too much and remember that all praises to Allah alone. This helps us keep Barakah in our words and actions. The main meaning of masha allah and tabarakallah is to give thanks to Allah and trust His knowledge. This is a simple way to follow Islamic dua and keep our hearts clean.