Also known as: Al Hamid · Al-Hameed · Ya Hamid · Ya Hameed
اَلْحَمِيْدُ
The Praiseworthy.
al-Ḥamīd
Reference
This is from Sūrat Luqmān (Qur'an 31), verse 26:
- Qur'an 31:26
Explanation
Al-Ḥamīd comes from the root ḥ-m-d, which means praise, and it names the One who is worthy of praise. In the verse it is the last word, coming right after al-Ghaniyy, the Self-Sufficient. Just before these two Names, the verse states that whatever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah. The two Names are given together as descriptions of Allah.
Questions and answers
What does Al-Hamid mean?
Al-Hamid means The Praiseworthy, the One who is worthy of praise. It comes from the root h-m-d, which means praise, and it is given in Qur’an 31:26.
Where is Al-Hamid mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Hamid is the last word of Qur’an 31:26, coming right after al-Ghaniyy, the Self-Sufficient. Just before these two Names, the verse states that whatever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah.