Hamd

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Hamd (

Arabic: حمد, romanizedḥamd, lit.
'praise') is a word that exclusively praises God - whether written or spoken.
al Fatiha Mubarak (the opening).[2][3]

A Hamd is usually written in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Bengali, Punjabi, or Urdu and recited all over the Muslim world, from Indonesia to Morocco. A Qawwali performance usually includes at least one Hamd, which is traditionally at the beginning of the performance.

In the five pillars of Islam

In the

Kaabah or House of God. In all five pillars in Islam, Hamd is used either by action or words. In all aspects of Islam, Hamd is used and can only be used for Allah alone. Hamd is the root word for AlHamdulillah which means praise to Allah. When a Muslim thanks or praises Allah for his favours and bounties it can be done by reciting the word or by act of prayer.[5]

Remembrance of God

Hamd is a word to be recited by every Muslim in order for him/her to keep Allah in mind. For example, when a Muslim sneezes, first thing they should say is HamdAllah praising God in every small or large situation. It is believed when a person sneezes, his or her soul is taken out for milliseconds and returned, therefore thanking Allah for returning the soul is a blessing. Muslims should always praise God no matter what state they are in. Hamd is always true and implies admiration, love and magnifying the creator. Hamd is sincere and true praise therefore when praising Allah most deserving; called Mahmood which comes from the word Hamd. When Muslims say AlHamdAllah, it is out of love, humility and complete submission to the oneness and perfection of Allah.[5]

Hamd singers

Hamd written by: Muhamamd Naqi Naqvi

Some well-known Hamd singers are

Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens), Sami Yusuf, Ahmed Mac and Nusrullah Khan Noori. Hamd is a word that is used in the Islamic religion. Muslims use the word Hamd in many aspects in their lives. The Quran starts with a Hamd opening chapter or Surah which is Al-Fatiha starts with praising God ("Allah"). It is found to be in the first Ayah, the first Surah in the Quran; Al-Fatiha . It is significant because it allows Muslims to remember ("Allah
") throughout the day and to keep praising Him for his blessings.

  • Mohammad Naqi Naqvi
    Mohammad Naqi Naqvi
  • محمد نقی نقوی
    محمد نقی نقوی

See also

References

  1. ^ Translation and meaning of the word 'Hamd' (the praise) in English on almaany.com website Retrieved 6 December 2018
  2. ^ "al Fatiha". quran.com. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Hamd". Oxford Islamic Studies.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  4. ^ Definition and meaning of 'Five Pillars of Islam' on dictionary.com website Retrieved 6 December 2018
  5. ^ a b Meaning and definition of 'Hamd' on wordpress.com website Published 8 September 2008, Retrieved 6 December 2018

External links

  • [1] شاعرِ اہلبیت جناب محمد نقی نقوی
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