Jazakallah Khayran

From Miscellaneous Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

Jazak Allahu Khayran (may Allah reward you with good) is a prophetic expression of gratitude that replaces common phrases of thanks. It is a genuine prayer for good upon whoever has done a favor, and the Prophet ﷺ taught that it is the most complete way of praising someone who has been kind.

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جَزَاكَ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا.

Jazakallahu khayran.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صُنع إليه معروف فقال لفاعله: جزاك الله خيرًا، فقد أبلغ في الثناء.

رواه الترمذي وقال: حسن جيد غريب، وصححه الألباني

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Meaning

May Allah reward you with good.

When to recite

It is said to whoever has done you a favor or shown you kindness, as a response of gratitude for their good deed.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Miscellaneous Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What does 'Jazak Allahu Khayran' mean?: It is a prayer for whoever has been kind to you, asking Allah to reward them with good for their deed, instead of a passing word of thanks.
When is this phrase said?: It is said to whoever has done you a favor or shown you kindness, as thanks and a prayer for good upon them.
Is it better than simply saying thank you?: The Prophet ﷺ taught that it is the most complete form of praise for someone who has done a favor, since it is a prayer for good from Allah, not merely a passing word.

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