Dua for Good News & Hard News
Use: What the Prophet said at pleasing and displeasing events
Also searched as: khushi aur gham ki dua
English guide — translation coming soon.
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ، وَعِنْدَ الْمَكْرُوهِ: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ
Alhamdu lillahilladhi bi ni’matihi tatimmus-salihat. And at disliked events: Alhamdu lillahi ala kulli hal.
Praise is for Allah, by whose favour good deeds are completed. And at hard news: Praise is for Allah in every circumstance.
Good news and bad news • Once
Joy and grief both end in hamd — the believer’s tongue never leaves gratitude.
📚 Source: Sunan Ibn Majah • Narrated by Aishah • Grade: Hasan
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua for Good News & Hard News?
Good news and bad news. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua for Good News & Hard News?
Joy and grief both end in hamd — the believer’s tongue never leaves gratitude.
Where is Dua for Good News & Hard News from?
Source: Sunan Ibn Majah (narrated by Aishah). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.