Understanding the Meaning of Gratitude Islamically, Also Understand the Ways

Kapanlagi.com - Throughout life in this world, every human being always receives blessings and grace from God in any form. Therefore, it is only right for humans to always be grateful. Not only through words, deep gratitude must also be planted in the depths of the heart. For that reason, we need to know and understand the true meaning of gratitude.

Yes, until now there are still many people who misunderstand the feeling of gratitude. There are many people who believe that gratitude is enough by saying words of gratitude, such as the recitation of hamdallah in Islam. However, true gratitude exists in the heart. Meanwhile, in order to be fully grateful, a person must first understand the essence and meaning of gratitude itself.

Summarized from various sources, here is an explanation of the meaning of gratitude that must be known, so that we can be more sincerely grateful.

1. Meaning of Gratitude

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Gratitude is one of the positive actions that should be done by everyone. No matter how difficult life is, there are always things to be grateful for. Like every time there is difficulty, it is always accompanied by ease.

As mentioned earlier, in order to be sincerely grateful, we must understand the essence and meaning of gratitude. The essence and meaning of gratitude can be found in the Great Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI).

According to KBBI, the meaning of gratitude is expressing gratitude to Allah (God). Furthermore, this gratitude to God is expressed for various things such as relief, happiness, and so on.

2. The Meaning of Gratitude in Islamic Perspective

Etymologically or in terms of origin, the meaning of gratitude or syukur actually comes from the Arabic language, which is 'syukran' which means 'thank you'. According to Islam itself, gratitude has become an obligation. In Islam, gratitude is expressed by reciting the phrase hamdallah or 'Alhamdulillah' which means 'All praise be to Allah'.

The command to be grateful also comes directly from Allah SWT. The commands are mentioned in several verses of the Quran, as follows.

1. Surah Al Baqarah, verse 152

"Therefore remember Me, I will remember you, and be grateful to Me and do not deny Me."

2. Surah Al Baqarah, verse 172

"O you who have believed, eat from the good things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah if it is [indeed] Him that you worship."

3. Surah Alam Nasyrah, verse 506

"For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease. Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease."

3. Islamic Ways of Gratitude

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In the sense of gratitude according to Islam, there are Islamic ways of gratitude. It means that a Muslim is obliged to be grateful as appropriate to the guidance. In addition to saying alhamdulillah, there are also other ways to show gratitude to Allah SWT. Here are some ways of gratitude according to Islam.

1. Adopting Qana'ah Attitude

Adopting qana'ah attitude is the most fundamental way of gratitude in Islam. Qana'ah is the attitude of accepting and feeling content with what Allah SWT has given.

2. Prostration of Gratitude

Furthermore, a Muslim can also express gratitude by performing prostration of gratitude. Unlike prostration during prayer, prostration of gratitude is done to express gratitude to Allah SWT for all the blessings bestowed.

3. Remembrance of Allah

Remembrance of Allah can also be a way of gratitude in Islam. This is as taught by the Prophet Muhammad.

4. Expressing Gratitude Verbally

Expressing gratitude verbally is shown by saying "Alhamdulillah". Expressing gratitude in this way is also a form of happiness.

5. Gratitude from the Heart

Lastly, the final way of expressing gratitude to Allah SWT is by realizing that every blessing and sustenance comes from the grace and generosity of Allah SWT.

4. Grateful Words

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Being grateful is not enough with words. However, sometimes, a number of meaningful words are able to describe a deep feeling of gratitude. Through words of gratitude, we can also learn to understand the essence and meaning of gratitude. Here are some words of gratitude that have deep meaning and significance.

1. "Living in this world is not always about happiness, always say Alhamdulillah because Allah is still with you."

2. "Alhamdulillah, I always try to be grateful for all the blessings that You have given me."

3. "Believe that Allah will not give tests beyond the limits of His servants."

4. "Happiness is very simple, we just need to be grateful for the blessings that Allah has given."

5. "I have many things to be grateful for. I am healthy, happy, and loved. Alhamdulillah."

6. "Alhamdulillah for always giving what I need, not what I want."

7. "Do not stop trying when facing failure. Be grateful because failure is how God teaches us the meaning of sincerity."

8. "Say Alhamdulillah now and always because Allah has given us the opportunity to thank Him."

9. "Alhamdulillah for everything I have, Alhamdulillah for everything I have, and Alhamdulillah for everything I will have."

10. "No matter what difficulties you face, never lose faith in Allah, say Alhamdulillah." Allah is with the believers."

11."Be grateful for all of God's blessings. Both the blessings that are visible and the blessings that are invisible. Both the blessings of the physical world and the blessings of the spiritual world."

12. "If Allah gives you just a piece of bread, be grateful for it, because Allah does not make you beg from others to obtain it."

Those are some explanations of the meaning of gratitude in general and according to the Islamic perspective. Hopefully, it will be beneficial and can broaden your knowledge.

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