The Importance of Gratitude & What Islam Teaches us About Gratitude?

Gratitude to Allah is an integral part of Islam. It is one of the most important Islamic teachings and practices- to be grateful to Allah. Expressing gratitude can be done in many ways. The people of Earth will thank Allah for their sustenance, which they can eat and drink, as well as for the blessings that they receive from Him such as health, family and children.

One way to express gratitude is by saying "Alhamdulillah" before eating or drinking anything. The words mean “thanks be to Allah” and are recited when we are grateful for what we have been given by Allah during our lives. Another way is by giving charity- Zakat – which is a payment made according to a set proportion (2.5% minimum) of someone’s income or wealth, typically at the end of each year if the person meets certain criteria set out in Islam.

In Islam, gratitude is one of the most important virtues. The Prophet Muhammad said: "Praise be to Allah, who created us and gave us guidance."

There are many ways of expressing gratitude in accordance with Islamic teaching. For instance, Prophet Muhammad often used to say: "Alhamdulillah" (thanks be to Allah) or "Alhamdulillah rabbil alameen" (thanks be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds). He also said: "La ilaha illa-Allah" (there is no deity but Allah), which means that one should thank Allah for the blessings He has bestowed upon him or her.

In Islam, gratitude is an important way of living. Good deeds are often rewarded with more goodness, so being grateful for the good things in life is an important part of how Muslims live their lives.

Islam teaches every Muslim to be grateful for the bounty Allah has given them. One of the most important messages is that we should be thankful for all that we have and not just focus on what we are lacking. Being grateful reminds us to appreciate even small things in life and this can act as a guiding principle in everyday life.

A person should always feel gratitude even if they don't deserve it. There are also certain obligations that Muslims are obligated to pay back, such as showing gratitude after being helped out.

Gratitude is an equally important element of the non-Muslim faith. It has been seen as a true blessing for both Muslims and non- Muslims alike. Gratitude is an emotion that benefits not just Muslims but anyone who experiences it, Muslim or otherwise. Generating gratitude may seem like a daunting task, but once the person takes a moment to reflect on what they are grateful for, they will feel the change in their heart and mind.

The benefits of gratitude are widespread, not just limited to Muslims or any other group of people. The more people practice gratitude, the more the world around them changes for good.

We often misconstrue graciousness as a sign of weakness and that’s not the case at all. We can cultivate more graciousness in our lives to get more of what we want, to be more successful, less tired and less stressed, and to live a fulfilling life overall.

Graciousness is not about being polite or agreeable for the sake of being polite or agreeable - it's about behaving that way when it's not easy to do so because we know how much others need it from us.

Original content by @sj0820