From Hisn al-Muslim

When amazed or given good news: Allahu Akbar

Quick answer

Allah is the Greatest!

When to recite

'Umar said this on hearing surprising news, and the Companions said it on receiving glad tidings. 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 al-Bukhari 6218, Sahih al-Bukhari 3348. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ!
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Transliteration

Allahu akbar!

Meaning in English

Allah is the Greatest!

Why this dua matters

'Umar said this on hearing surprising news, and the Companions said it on receiving glad tidings.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6218, Sahih al-Bukhari 3348
Common questions
What does When amazed or given good news: Allahu Akbar mean?

Allah is the Greatest!

When should I recite When amazed or given good news: Allahu Akbar?

'Umar said this on hearing surprising news, and the Companions said it on receiving glad tidings. 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 amazed or given good news: Allahu Akbar?

Sahih al-Bukhari 6218, Sahih al-Bukhari 3348.

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