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Shukr: ‘Thankfulness’, or ‘Gratitude’; One of the virtues associated with a mumi’n in the Qura’n.
SHUKR has the following meaning when it is rendered by Allah to man: -To be liberal and bountiful in giving benefits or rewards to others. One of the attribute of Allah is Ash-Shakoor and another is Ash-Shakir, which means that Allah is very liberal and bountiful in rewarding or giving benefits to mankind.
Here's a breakdown:
Shukr generally translates to gratitude, thankfulness, or appreciation.
When used by humans, it refers to expressing thanks to Allah for blessings received.
However, when referring to Allah, Shukr takes on a broader meaning. It signifies Allah's divine generosity and overflowing bounty that He bestows upon humanity.
Ash-Shakoor and Ash-Shakir, further emphasize this concept. They both relate to Allah's immense capacity for:
Ash-Shakoor: Accepting our repentance and forgiving our sins even when we return to Him repeatedly.
Ash-Shakir: Being Appreciative of our good deeds and rewarding us abundantly for them, even though He needs nothing from us.
These attributes, along with Shukr, paint a picture of a loving and gracious God who showers His blessings upon us and is always ready to accept us back when we make mistakes.
In the Islamic tradition, Shukr is indeed a significant concept that embodies ‘Thankfulness’ or ‘Gratitude’. It is considered one of the virtues of a believer (mumin) in the Qur’an. The term Shukr can be understood in various dimensions:
- Acknowledgment of Beneficence: It involves recognizing and appreciating the blessings and favors bestowed by Allah.
- Expression with the Tongue: Verbally expressing gratitude to Allah for His favors.
- Humility in the Heart: Maintaining a sense of humility and submissiveness in acknowledgment of Allah’s beneficence.
- Obedience in Actions: Demonstrating thankfulness through actions by obeying Allah’s commands and using His blessings in a manner that pleases Him.