From Hisn al-Muslim

When you praise someone

Quick answer

The Prophet ﷺ said: If one of you must praise his companion, let him say: I consider so-and-so to be this, and Allah is the one who will take his account, and I do not declare anyone pure before Allah. I consider him to be such and such, if he truly knows that of him.

When to recite

Praise only what you actually know of a person, and leave their final worth to Allah (SWT). Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 3000. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم: إِذَا كَانَ أَحَدُكُم مَادِحاً صَاحِبَهُ لاَ مَحَالَةَ فَلْيَقُلْ: أَحْسِبُ فُلاَناً وَاللَّهُ حَسِيبُهُ، وَلاَ أُزَكِّي عَلَى اللَّهِ أَحَداً، أَحْسِبُهُ – إِنْ كَانَ يَعْلَمُ ذَاكَ – كَذَا وَكَذَا
Transliteration

Qala-n-Nabiyyu salla-llahu 'alayhi wa sallam: Idha kana ahadukum madihan sahibahu la mahalah, falyaqul: Ahsibu fulanan wallahu hasibuh, wa la uzakki 'ala-llahi ahada, ahsibuhu, in kana ya'lamu dhak, kadha wa kadha

Meaning in English

The Prophet ﷺ said: If one of you must praise his companion, let him say: I consider so-and-so to be this, and Allah is the one who will take his account, and I do not declare anyone pure before Allah. I consider him to be such and such, if he truly knows that of him.

Why this dua matters

Praise only what you actually know of a person, and leave their final worth to Allah (SWT).

Source: Sahih Muslim 3000
Common questions
What does When you praise someone mean?

The Prophet ﷺ said: If one of you must praise his companion, let him say: I consider so-and-so to be this, and Allah is the one who will take his account, and I do not declare anyone pure before Allah. I consider him to be such and such, if he truly knows that of him.

When should I recite When you praise someone?

Praise only what you actually know of a person, and leave their final worth to Allah (SWT). Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for When you praise someone?

Sahih Muslim 3000.

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