How to Give Thanks for Blessings
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Question:
He also asks, saying: His final question in this letter is: How is one to give thanks for blessings? Is it with the tongue only?
Answer:
Giving thanks for blessings is done with the tongue by praising Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and acknowledging them, and with the heart. With the tongue, it is by praising Allah and speaking of the blessing, such as "By the blessing of your Lord,[Ad-Duhaa 93:11]." With the heart, it is by acknowledging that it is from Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and not by His power or strength. It is also done by action [Saba 34:13]. Thanks is given in three ways: with the tongue, with the heart, and with actions. These are the pillars of gratitude, which is not realized except through them.
He also asks, saying: His final question in this letter is: How is one to give thanks for blessings? Is it with the tongue only?
Answer:
Giving thanks for blessings is done with the tongue by praising Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and acknowledging them, and with the heart. With the tongue, it is by praising Allah and speaking of the blessing, such as "By the blessing of your Lord,
But as for the favor of your Lord, report [it].
وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ[We said], "Work, O family of David, in gratitude." And few of My servants are grateful.
اعْمَلُوا آلَ دَاوُودَ شُكْرًا وَقَلِيلٌ مِّنْ عِبَادِيَ الشَّكُورُ
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/200 — archive.org (12:41)
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