Al-Hameed (الْحَمِيد)
The Praiseworthy
Linguistic Origins & Arabic Root
Root: ح - م - د (H-M-D)
Etymology: Praiseworthy in essence and in every action.
Spelling & Pronunciation
Written: الحميد — alif · lam · ha · mim · ya · dal.
The article: Arabic ha (ح) is a moon letter, so the lam of the definite article ال stays audible. The Name keeps its Al- form, unlike the fourteen sun letters, which absorb the lam.
Also written: Al-Hamid, Al Hameed — all romanisations of الحميد, which has no single official spelling in the Latin alphabet.
Mention in the Holy Quran
“...to the path of the Exalted in Might, the Praiseworthy.”
— Surah Ibrahim (14:1)
Spiritual Significance & Contemplation
Al-Hameed is deserving of praise at all times—in health and hardship alike. Even if no creature uttered praise, He remains intrinsically praised.
Translations in Multiple Languages
The Praiseworthy
ہر تعریف اور حمد کے لائق
Yang Maha Terpuji
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