Hadith 242
The Book of Praise and Gratitude to Allah
ENGLISH
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Any matter of importance which is not begun with Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah) remains defective." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
ARABIC
وعنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
كل أمر ذي بال لا يبدأ فيه: بالحمد لله فهو أقطع
Hadith referenceRiyad as-Salihin 242
CollectionRiyad as-Salihin
BookThe Book of Praise and Gratitude to Allah
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