What is the authenticity of the Hadith: "Indeed, Allah has chosen four phrases from speech: SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah), Al-hamdulillah (All praise is due to Allah), La ilaha illa Allah (There is no god but Allah), and Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest). Whoever says SubhanAllah, twenty good deeds are written for him, and twenty sins are erased from him. And whoever says Allahu Akbar, it is likewise. And whoever says Al-hamdulillah Rabbil ‘Alamin (All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds) on his own accord, thirty good deeds are written for him, and thirty sins are erased from him"? And what is the meaning of the phrase "on his own accord" mentioned in the Hadith?
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It is probable that the meaning of "whoever says 'All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds' from himself" is the intention of creation or reporting, or saying it without it being due to a renewed blessing or an averted misfortune. So, if one praises Allah not in exchange for something, their reward increases. It is also said that the meaning is: without being prompted by a motive or guided by a guide, or not quoting from others, or not reciting the Qur'an.
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