What is the meaning of Alhamdulillah?

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The Arabic term “Hamd,” which means praise, lies at the heart of the phrase. The name “Hamd” does not, however, exclusively refer to praise. In terms of linguistics, Hamd is a broad term that encompasses praise. Along with the praise, it also contains implications of thankfulness, adoration, and admiration.

In English, I might congratulate someone on a noteworthy accomplishment. When I praise someone, I don’t have to be grateful to them or thank them for their accomplishment. Similarly, I can be grateful to someone for assisting me, but I don’t have to praise them for their assistance. The Arabic word Hamd, on the other hand, refers to both praise and thanks. As a result, the correct translation of Alhamdulillah, which includes the word “Hamd,” is “All praise and thanks is due to Allah.”