Meaning & Explanation
Al-Hamid is the One who is deserving of all praise and who praises those who do good. He is praised for His essence, His attributes, and His actions. Every form of praise ultimately belongs to Him, and He appreciates and rewards those who praise Him.
Quran References
2 versesContext: The opening of the Quran
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
“All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds”
Context: The Quran leading to Al-Hamid
الر كِتَابٌ أَنزَلْنَاهُ إِلَيْكَ لِتُخْرِجَ النَّاسَ مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ... صِرَاطِ الْعَزِيزِ الْحَمِيدِ
“A Book We have revealed to you that you might bring mankind out of darkness into light... to the path of the Exalted in Might, the Praiseworthy”
Exemplifying Story
quranThe Continuous Praise of Creation
Reference: Surah Al-Isra 17:44
Allah says: "The seven heavens and the earth and whatever is in them exalt Him. And there is not a thing except that it exalts [Allah] by His praise, but you do not understand their [way of] exalting." Every atom in creation praises Al-Hamid. The thunder glorifies Him, the birds praise Him, the trees and mountains extol Him. When we say "Alhamdulillah," we join a cosmic symphony of praise that has never ceased since creation began. The Prophet ﷺ taught that "Alhamdulillah" fills the scales of good deeds.
Al-Hamid is constantly praised by all creation. Our praise joins an eternal chorus, and He rewards even our small praise with immense reward.