Kapanlagi.com - Every human being living in this world has sustenance and blessings. For this sustenance and blessings, humans are obliged to always be grateful. Especially for Muslims, gratitude is usually expressed by saying alhamdulillah. However, there are also those who express gratitude by saying alhamdulillah ala kulli hal. So, what is the meaning of alhamdulillah ala kulli hal?
In the phrase alhamdulillah, there is praise and gratitude to Allah SWT. Meanwhile, the phrase alhamdulillah ala kulli hal is often considered as a more complete expression of gratitude. Therefore, it is important for every Muslim to know the meaning of alhamdulillah ala kulli hal, as this expression may have a deeper meaning.
For that reason, summarized from various sources, here is an explanation of the meaning of alhamdulillah ala kulli hal that has been compiled by kapanlagi.com from various sources.
1. Meaning of Alhamdulillah Ala Kulli Hal
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As mentioned earlier, generally Muslims express their gratitude by saying hamdalah or 'alhamdulillah'. The expression hamdalah is usually said when someone receives a blessing or favor, regardless of its form.
The meaning of alhamdulillah ala kulli hal is often considered as a longer version of 'alhamdulillah'. However, not only is it longer, but the meaning of alhamdulillah ala kulli hal is deeper and more meaningful.
This is because the meaning of alhamdulillah ala kulli hal is 'All praise be to Allah in every situation'. This means that the expression is not only said when someone receives a blessing or favor. Instead, it should always be said or applied in everyday life, regardless of the circumstances, whether in difficult times or in times of joy.
2. Usage of Alhamdulillah Ala Kulli Hal
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Based on the explanation of the meaning of alhamdulillah ala kulli hal above, we understand that the expression has a broader usage. An example of the use of the phrase alhamdulillah ala kulli itself has been directly exemplified by Prophet Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah. In a hadith narrated by Aisha Radhiallahuanha, Ibn Majah said:
"Prophet Muhammad, when seeing something he liked, would say alhamdulillahilladzi bi ni'matihi tatimmush shalihat, 'all praise is only for Allah, with all His blessings, all goodness becomes complete.' And when encountering something he disliked, he would say Alhamdulillah ala kulli hal, 'all praise is only for Allah in every situation.'"
In addition to the example given by Prophet Muhammad in the hadith, in daily life, the use of the phrase alhamdulillah ala kulli is also quite frequent. This Arabic expression of gratitude is commonly said in various situations, one of which is when sneezing. This is as explained in the hadith which states:
"If any of you sneezes, then make it a habit to say the phrase 'Alhamdulillah ala kulli haal', and then let the person next to you say the phrase 'Yahdiikumullah wa yuslih baalakum'." (Hadith HR. Bukhari and Thasieni)
3. Islamic Gratitude Words
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Expressing gratitude is indeed a must for every Muslim. Not only in Arabic, expressions of gratitude can also be spoken in various languages, including Indonesian. In fact, in the mother tongue, the sense of gratitude can be deeper and more meaningful. In addition, Islamic gratitude words in Indonesian also have meanings that are no less meaningful than the meaning of alhamdulillah ala kulli.
Here are some references for Islamic gratitude words in Indonesian.
- "Alhamdulillah, thank you Allah. Whatever You give me, it is the best. If not for today, I'm sure it's for the future."
- "Oh Allah, thank you for all Your gifts, yesterday, today, tomorrow, forever."
- "Oh Allah, thank you for the opportunity You have given me to see this world longer."
- "Oh Allah, make me someone who is sincere and always grateful for everything You have given and keep my heart away from envy and jealousy."
- "Oh Allah, thank you for all the blessings You have given me. Protect me from the bad behavior of others. Amin.
- "O Allah, thank you for all the blessings that You have given me until now. May I never forget to always be grateful for them."
- "O Allah, grant me enough happiness to make me smile, happiness that will always make me grateful to You."
- "O Allah, I am thankful and grateful to You for giving me a beautiful place surrounded by people who love and support me."
- "I am always grateful to Allah for being able to enjoy the air and the warmth of the morning sun. Thank you, O Lord, may I become a servant who always prostrates to You."
- "I am grateful because Allah has given me so many blessings. It is evident from the many opportunities to do good that come to me repeatedly."
- "I express infinite gratitude to You, O Allah. Make me a person who not only prays when hurt, but also someone who will always be with You when happy."
- "Alhamdulillah, I am grateful to Allah for the gift of life and health to carry out activities."
- "O Allah, I will not let a day pass without being grateful to You. Thank you for everything You have given me. Thank you for all Your kindness and blessings, Amen."
Those are some reviews about the meaning of alhamdulillah ala kulli and examples of its usage according to the hadith. Hopefully it will be useful and can increase our faith as Muslims, ameen.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.