The desirability of praising Allah when asked about the health of oneself or one’s beloved, if the reply is positive

WE RELATE IN the Ṣaḥīḥ of al-Bukhārī that Ibn ‘Abbās narrated that ‘Alī came away from the Messenger of Allah during the illness from which he passed away. The people asked him: “O Abū Ḥasan, how is the Messenger of Allah?” He replied: “He is well, praise be to Allah.” ^[1].