الْحَمِيدُ
56. Al-Hamid
The Praised One
Meaning of Al-Hamid
The One who is worthy of all praise and gratitude, whether He is praised or not. His perfection deserves constant praise, and He is praised by all of creation in ways we understand and ways we don't.
Benefits of Reciting Al-Hamid
- Cultivates a state of constant gratitude ('hamd'), which is the key to increasing blessings.
- Helps a person to see the good in every situation, enabling them to praise Allah in both times of ease and hardship.
- Saying 'Alhamdulillah' (All praise is for Allah) is one of the lightest phrases on the tongue but heaviest on the scales of good deeds.
Al-Hamid in the Quran
Mentioned 17 times in the Quran, often paired with other names like Al-Ghaniyy (The Rich), as in '...And Allah is the Free of need, the Praiseworthy.' (60:6).
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Hamid'
The dua for Al-Hamid is praise itself. The act of saying 'Alhamdulillah' is an acknowledgment of His worthiness and a supplication for more blessings.
Upon Receiving a Blessing
"'Alhamdulillah alladhee bi ni'matihi tatimmus saalihaat.' (All praise is for Allah, by whose grace good deeds are completed.)"
During Times of Hardship
"'Alhamdulillah 'alaa kulli haal.' (All praise is for Allah in every situation.)"
As a General Form of Remembrance
"'SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil Azim.' (Glory is to Allah and with His praise, Glory is to Allah, The Magnificent.)"
Frequently Asked Questions
It means 'All praise and thanks are for Allah'. The 'Al-' at the beginning makes it all-encompassing. It's not just 'some praise', but ALL possible praise and gratitude belongs exclusively to Him, because He is the ultimate source of all goodness.
This perfect pairing teaches us that Allah is praised not because He needs our praise, but because He is inherently worthy of it. His worthiness of praise is independent of our existence. He is The Rich (free of all needs) and The Praised (inherently worthy of all praise).
This is a high level of faith. A believer praises Allah in hardship because: 1) They know Al-Hakim (The Wise) has a purpose behind it. 2) They know the trial could have been worse. 3) They know that patience through the trial will earn them immense reward. So they say 'Alhamdulillah' for the wisdom, the mercy within the trial, and the coming reward.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: The phrase 'Alhamdulillah' means:
Question 2: Allah is Praiseworthy because:
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