Islamic belief | Why Muslims say Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar and Insha Allah
In the Surah al-Ikhlas, our Lord Almighty (swt) describes Himself as follows: "Say, o Prophet, 'He is Allah -- One and Indivisible. Allah -- the Sustainer needed by all. He has never had offspring. Nor was He born. And there is none comparable to Him." [Ikhlas, 112/1-4]
- Islamic Belief
- Published Date: 03:41 | 13 January 2023
- Modified Date: 10:12 | 26 January 2023
Allah the Almighty is the Lord of the worlds. To Him (swt) alone belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He (swt) is the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Ruler.
Allah (swt) is the Eternal, Everlasting, and the One whose existence is without a beginning. He (swt) is al-Baqi, the Everlasting, the One to whose existence there is no end. Allah (swt) is al-Sami' and al-Basir, the One who sees and hears all things.
Allah (swt) is al-Ghafur, the All-Forgiving, who forgives a lot. He (swt) is al-Wadud, the Loving One, who has bountless love. He (swt) is al-Razzaq, the Sustainer, who provides countless nice and clean blessings for His servants. He (swt) is al-Hafiz, the Guarding One, who protects those who seek refuge in His mercy.
He (swt) is al-Tawwab, the Ever-Acceptor of Repentance, who accepts His servants' repentance. He (swt) is al-'Afuww, the Supreme Pardoner, who forgives those who ask for His forgiveness. As for those who persist in rebellion and sin, His (swt) punishment is severe.
Allah (swt) is al-Qadir, the One who has endless power and might. Allah (swt) is al-Muhyi and al-Mumit, who has created life and death to test which of us will do better deeds in this short world of trials. He (swt) will resurrect us all after we die, and will hold us to account for what we have done, and will give to everyone in full exactly what they deserve.
When we look through the lens of wisdom, we see the reflections of the names and attributes of Allah the Almighty, the Creator of the universe, everywhere. We order our lives inspired by the beautiful names of our Lord (swt).
Muslims get inspired by His (swt) matchless creations and glorify Him by uttering, سُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ (Subhan Allah). By saying, اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ (Alhamdulillah), we thank for His offerings and blessings.
With the chant of اَللّٰهُ اَكْبَرُ (Allahu Akbar), Muslims acknowledge His Glory and Majesty. Muslims show their helplessness by saying لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللّٰهِ (La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah), "There is no power except with Allah."[i]
[i] Muslim, Dhikr, 47.
Muslims rely on Him (swt) in all circumstances and conditions by saying, الْوَكِيلُ حَسْبُنَا اللّٰهُ وَنِعْمَ (Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakil), meaning "Allah alone is sufficient as an aid for us. He is the best Protector."[i]
[i] Al-i 'Imran, 3/173.
In accordance with our Lord Almighty's (swt) verse, فَاذْكُرُون۪ٓي اَذْكُرْكُمْ "Remember Me; I will remember you." [i], Muslims start everything they do in the name of Allah (swt).
[i] Baqarah, 2/152.
When Muslims have a wish in their hearts, they say "Insha Allah!" and declare that nothing will happen without Allah's (swt) will. They express their congratulations and appreciation with "Masha Allah!" and "Barak Allah!"
When Muslims set out on a journey or say goodbye to their loved ones, they say "Fi Amanillah."
Let us know our Lord (swt) as He has made Himself known to us. Let us be true to our promise to Him (swt) until our last breath. Let us bless our lives with worship, righteous deeds and good morals, which are indicators of our submission to Allah (swt).
May our path be tawhid and wahdat, and our direction be to gain the pleasure of our Lord (swt).