Al-Asma al-Husna
Al-Hamid: meaning, transliteration and explanation
Worthy of every praise and gratitude
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Arabic
الْحَمِيد
- Transliteration
- al-Ḥamīd
- Meaning
- "Al-Hamid" means the One who, because of all His attributes of perfection, is worthy of every praise and gratitude. Whether people praise Him or not, He is inherently worthy of praise. Since every blessing comes from Him, true praise and gratitude belong to Him alone. The Quran opens with "Alhamdulillah" (praise belongs to Allah).
In the Quran
«...Indeed, Allah is free of need (Ghani), Praiseworthy (Hamid).»
Surah Ibrahim, 8Explanation
Worthy of praise
Allah is both worthy of praise and the One who is praised. Since every beauty, every blessing and every good comes from Him, true praise is directed to Him. The Quran states: "To Him belongs praise in the heavens and on the earth" (Ar-Rum, 18).
Praise and gratitude
A servant who grasps this name praises Allah when he sees blessings, and does not abandon praising Him even in hardship, trusting in Allah's wisdom. Saying "Alhamdulillah" in every state of life is an expression of this name.
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
- QuranSurah Ibrahim, 8
This verse mentions Allah as Ghani and Hamid together.
- QuranSurah Luqman, 26
This verse also mentions Allah as Ghani and Hamid.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Hamid.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Hamid mean?
"Al-Hamid" means Allah, who because of all His attributes of perfection is worthy of every praise and gratitude.Is "Alhamdulillah" connected to this name?
Yes. "Alhamdulillah" (praise belongs to Allah) expresses that Allah is Al-Hamid; since every blessing comes from Him, true praise belongs to Him alone.