Names of Allah
Name #48 of 99

ٱلْحَمِيدُ

Al-Hameed

The Praiseworthy

Quranic Reference: Surah Ibrahim 14:1

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Worthy of All Praise

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Scholarly Explanation

In His Person, Names, Attributes and Actions. He possesses the best of Names and the most perfect of Attributes coupled with the best and most complete actions, for indeed the Actions of Allah are based upon grace and justice.

Alif Lam Ra. A Book which We have revealed to you that you might lead mankind out of darkness into the light by the leave of their Lord, the Almighty, al-Hamid.

[Ibrahim (14): 1]

And indeed We bestowed upon Luqman wisdom saying, 'Give thanks to Allah,' and whosoever gives thanks, he gives thanks for [the benefit] of his own self. And whoever is ungrateful then verily Allah is All-Rich, Hamid.

[Luqman (31): 12]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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Do you praise Al-Hameed in hardship as much as in ease?
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Prophetic Traditions

رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ

Our Lord, to You belongs all praise, abundant, pure, and blessed praise.

When a man said this after rising from ruku', the Prophet ﷺ said he saw more than thirty angels competing to record it first.

Rifa'ah ibn Rafi' رضي الله عنه·Sahih al-Bukhari 799
Sahih

Scholarly Insights

Al-Hameed is praised for His perfection in essence, attributes, and actions. He is praiseworthy whether or not anyone praises Him—His praiseworthiness is inherent, not dependent on creation's acknowledgment.

Ibn al-QayyimJalaa' al-Afham

Every name of Allah and every attribute of His is praiseworthy. His actions—even those that appear difficult—are worthy of praise because they are rooted in perfect wisdom and mercy.

Shaykh as-Sa'diTaysir al-Karim ar-Rahman

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Worthy of All Praise

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Supplication

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ

Alhamdu lillahi alladhi bi-ni'matihi tatimmus-salihat

All praise is to Allah by Whose blessing all good things are completed.

Sunan Ibn Majah 3803 — graded SahihAl-Hameed deserves all praise — returning praise to Him brings more blessings.

Living With Al-Hameed

  • 1

    Begin and end every matter with 'Alhamdulillah'—praise is the foundation of gratitude.

  • 2

    Praise Allah in every condition: ease and hardship, for Al-Hameed is praiseworthy in all circumstances.

  • 3

    Strive to be praiseworthy in your own conduct, reflecting the character beloved to Al-Hameed.

  • 4

    Fill your free moments with tasbeeh and tahmeed rather than idle talk.