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