6 Ways to be Grateful to Allah, to Avoid Ingratitude

Kapanlagi.com - Gratitude is an exemplary attitude that must be possessed by every human being. Gratitude has been taught by the Prophet Muhammad SAW in any situation and wherever. That's because, by being grateful, we will be able to easily feel any blessings from Allah SWT. There are many ways to be grateful to Allah SWT to avoid ingratitude.

Provision is not just material things, or what we can see. Provision comes in many forms, from health, being protected from bad things, staying away from sinful acts, and many more. The provision given by Allah SWT to us is a form of Allah's love for His people. So whatever provision Allah gives, no matter how small it is, we must be grateful for it.

And how can we be grateful to Allah SWT in the best way? According to various sources, here are 6 ways to be grateful to Allah SWT to avoid ingratitude. Let's check it out KLovers.

1. Always Remembering the Blessings of Allah SWT

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The way to express gratitude to Allah SWT and avoid ingratitude is by always remembering the blessings of Allah SWT. Yes, Allah SWT loves His servants who are grateful and always remember to be grateful. In Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 152, it is mentioned that every Muslim should remember Allah. By doing so, Allah will also always remember His people.

Allah says: "So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny My favors." (Quran, Al-Baqarah: 152)

How extraordinary Allah is to His servants. He bestows a blessing upon us, and all we need to do is be grateful and always remember the blessings that Allah has given. By doing so, Allah SWT will remember us more often.

2. Always Remembering Allah's Promises

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The way to be grateful to Allah SWT in order to avoid the ingratitude of the second blessing is by always remembering Allah's promises. Yes, Allah SWT always gives the best promises to His people. And He knows best what is best for His people. Therefore, we must always be grateful for whatever is given to us by Allah.

Whether it is something that makes us happy or something that makes us sad. Because Allah's promises never fail, everything that is given to us is the best. That is why we must always be grateful human beings so that we can find happiness and be loved by Allah SWT as well.

3. Sharing with Those in Need

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One tangible way to show gratitude is by sharing. When we are given an abundance of blessings from Allah SWT, it is a sign that Allah believes in us to distribute those blessings to others through us. By sharing, we can receive many positive things from Allah SWT.

We will feel more peaceful, happier, and further away from the torment of hellfire. In fact, by sharing, Allah SWT will provide us with even more blessings in return. This is because Allah believes that we are capable of being grateful for the blessings we have, and choosing to share the blessings we possess as a right for others.

4. Always Grateful and Content

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Always being grateful, or more commonly known as the attitude of Qana'ah. Qana'ah is the attitude of always feeling content with the blessings one has, without comparing them to the blessings of others. In a hadith narrated by Ibn Majah, the attitude of Qana'ah is described as follows:

"Never feel constantly lacking in the blessings that have been given, and never compare personal blessings to the happiness of others. Then Allah will not bestow any blessings as enjoyable as anything." (H.R Ibn Majah No. 3417)

Therefore, we must always be grateful to Allah SWT and feel content with what is given. Because once again, Allah SWT knows best what is good and what is needed by His servants.

5. Preserving Blessings from Destruction

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One way to be grateful to Allah SWT and avoid ingratitude is by preserving blessings from destruction. If Allah has given you more blessings, then do not ruin those blessings with destruction or improper behavior. Such actions include arrogance, unwillingness to share, and even forgetting to be grateful.

Because fundamentally, humans are vessels of Allah SWT to share His sustenance with others. Through us, Allah entrusts the sustenance of others. Therefore, sharing becomes an obligation that we must fulfill. Since life gives us life, it is not appropriate for us to be calculating, especially towards fellow human beings.

6. Reflecting on the Blessings of Allah

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And another way to be grateful to Allah SWT and avoid ingratitude is by reflecting on the blessings of Allah SWT. Every human being surely has their own sustenance and blessings. Whatever has been given to His people by Allah should be a subject of reflection for us to always be grateful to Allah SWT.

By reflecting on every blessing given by Allah SWT, we can know that Allah always loves us, Allah always remembers us, and Allah always knows what is best for us. Thus, we will increasingly feel Qana'ah or contentment with whatever Allah SWT has given us.

Those are the 6 ways to be grateful to Allah SWT and avoid ingratitude towards blessings. Hopefully, by always remembering to be grateful to Allah SWT, we will always be given more blessings by Allah SWT.

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