Is it permissible to say the word "thank you" to someone who has done a favor for his companion, or is it a characteristic exclusive to Allah (Mighty and Majestic)?
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The questioner : Is it permissible to say the word "thank you" to someone who has done a favor for his companion, or is it a characteristic exclusive to Allah (Mighty and Majestic)?
The Shaykh : It is permissible to say "thank you" to someone who has done us a favor, or "may Allah reward you," or something similar. Allah the Exalted said:[Luqman 31:14] Thus, Allah affirmed gratitude to Him and to the parents. However, it is better to say to him: "May Allah reward you with good," because this is what was reported in the Sunnah. What does the one who did the favor gain from "thank you"? He gains nothing; he gains nothing. Only the one who received the favor expresses gratitude to him. But if he says: "May Allah reward you with good" or "May Allah reward you on my behalf with good," then there is benefit for both parties: for the one who did the favor and for the one to whom it was done.
The questioner : This questioner is saying, from his questions.
The Shaykh : It is permissible to say "thank you" to someone who has done us a favor, or "may Allah reward you," or something similar. Allah the Exalted said:
Be grateful to Me and to your parents
أَنِ اشْكُرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيْكَThe questioner : This questioner is saying, from his questions.