There is no god but Allah. He is One, there is no partner with Him, His is the sovereignty and His is the praise and He is Potent over everything. (We are) returning, repenting, worshipping, prostrating before our Lord, and we praise Him Allah fulfilled His promise and helped His servant, and routed the confederates alone.
Narrated by Abdullah b. 'Umar reported that whenever Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came back from the battle or from expeditions or from Hajj or Umra and as he reached the top of the hillock or upon the elevated hard ground, he uttered Allah-o- Akbar thrice, and then said:
Context
This hadith describes a practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) upon returning from significant journeys, such as battles or pilgrimage. He would proclaim the greatness of Allah three times and recite praises, reflecting gratitude and acknowledgment of Allah's sovereignty. This practice serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude and worship in moments of return and reflection.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, many people express gratitude after completing significant tasks or journeys. This hadith encourages individuals to take a moment to reflect and offer thanks, fostering a sense of mindfulness and appreciation for the blessings received.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the act of worship and gratitude expressed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) upon returning from significant events.
And He is Allah; there is no deity except Him. To Him is [due all] praise in the first [life] and the Hereafter. And His is the [final] decision, and to Him you will be returned.
This hadith is #3156 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abdullah b. 'Umar reported that whenever Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came back from the battle or from expeditions or from Hajj or Umra and as he reached the top of the hillock or upon the elevated hard ground, he uttered Allah-o- Akbar thrice, and then said:.
