Character and the heart

What does Shukr mean?

شُكْر
Shukr

Gratitude to Allah, shown by the heart, the tongue and the limbs.

Also spelled: Gratitude

Shukr explained

If you are grateful I will give you more, the Quran promises. The Prophet ﷺ stood in prayer until his feet swelled and said: should I not be a grateful servant? Shukr and sabr together are the whole of faith.

Source
Ibrahim 14:7; Sahih al-Bukhari 4837

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Questions about Shukr

What does Shukr mean?

Shukr (شُكْر, Shukr) means: Gratitude to Allah, shown by the heart, the tongue and the limbs.

How is Shukr written and pronounced in Arabic?

It is written شُكْر and pronounced Shukr. It is also spelled Gratitude.

Where does Shukr come from in the Quran or hadith?

If you are grateful I will give you more, the Quran promises. The Prophet ﷺ stood in prayer until his feet swelled and said: should I not be a grateful servant? Shukr and sabr together are the whole of faith. Source: Ibrahim 14:7; Sahih al-Bukhari 4837.

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