“Most people don’t pray until they’re in trouble. When people need help they pray a lot. But after they get what they want, they slow down "
Yearning for Allah and His meeting is like the gentle breeze blowing upon the heart, extinguishing the blaze of the dunya (This World). Whosoever causes his heart to settle with his Lord shall be in a state, calm and tranquil, and whosoever sends it amongst the people shall be excessively perturbed." [Ibn al-Qayyim]
One of the early Muslims said: "Ingratitude for a kindness is one of the enormities (major sins). Gratitude consists of reciprocating (Respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one) or supplicating for the person." So, saying 'Thank you' is not enough. Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) in His mercy has guided us to an appropriate course of action to show gratitude. We should be genuinely grateful and if we are able to return the favour we should do so. Otherwise, or additionally, we should pray for the person who did the favour. You need no wealth to make dua (Prayer) for somebody, yet it fulfills your obligation of showing gratitude to the person who does you a good turn.
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