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When he used to receive pleasant news, he would say:
الْحَمْـدُ للهِ الَّذي بِنِـعْمَتِهِ تَتِـمُّ الصّـالِحات .
Alhamdu lillahil-lathee biniAAmatihi tatimmus-salihat.
‘All Praise is for Allah by whose favour good works are accomplished.’
…and upon receiving displeasing news, he would say:
الْحَمْـدُ للهِ على كُـلِّ حال.
Alhamdu lillahi AAala kulli hal.
‘All Praise is for Allah in all circumstances.’