If you think both are the same, think again.

Alhamdulillah = “Thanking Allah by words.”

Shukr = “Thanking Allah by actions.”

The word ‘Alhamdulillah is a general phrase; something you’d say after a good meal, but if you thank Allah for the delicious food and give away a chunk to someone in need…

That’s called ‘Shukr’

Here Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef discusses:

• The core difference between Alhamdulillah & Shukr.
• What’s different in Sajdah of thankfulness (Sajdat ash-Shukr?
• How fasting in Ramadan strengthens the body and immune system?
• And more anecdotes backed by Islamic research.