What is the difference between al-hamd and al-shukr?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: What is the difference between al-hamd and al-shukr?
Answer:
Al-hamd is praising Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) for His actions, for His essence; He is praised for His essence, His names, and His attributes. As for al-shukr, it is praising Allah for His blessings. Al-shukr is expressed through action, as in [the verse] "O family of Dawud, give thanks." As for al-hamd, it is not expressed except through speech.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: What is the difference between al-hamd and al-shukr?
Answer:
Al-hamd is praising Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) for His actions, for His essence; He is praised for His essence, His names, and His attributes. As for al-shukr, it is praising Allah for His blessings. Al-shukr is expressed through action, as in [the verse] "O family of Dawud, give thanks." As for al-hamd, it is not expressed except through speech.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1435] ما الفرق بين الحمد والشكر؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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