Praises of Allah – Glorifying the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth
“And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them…”
(Surah Al-A’raf 7:180)
The praises of Allah (Hamd, Tasbeeh, Tahmeed, Takbeer, Tahlil) are not only words of devotion but are keys to spiritual light, forgiveness, inner peace, and closeness to our Lord. When a believer praises Allah, they affirm His perfection, majesty, and absolute oneness. It is one of the most beloved acts in the sight of Allah.
✨ 1. What Does It Mean to Praise Allah?
To praise Allah is to:
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Acknowledge His greatness and perfection
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Glorify His names and attributes
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Express gratitude for His blessings
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Declare His Oneness and Power
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Submit with love and awe
The Arabic word "Hamd" (الحمد) means praising with love, respect, and gratitude. This is why Alhamdulillah (All praise is due to Allah) is the first verse in the Qur'an and a central part of every Muslim's life.
📖 2. Praises of Allah in the Qur’an
🕋 a. "Alhamdulillah" – All Praise Is for Allah
"ٱلْـحَمْدُ لِلَّـهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ"
“All praise is for Allah – Lord of all the worlds.”
(Surah Al-Fatiha 1:2)
Explanation:
This praise covers every type of gratitude and recognition of Allah’s lordship, mercy, and sustenance.
🌿 b. "Subhan Allah" – Glory Be to Allah
"سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ"
“Glory be to Allah, above what they associate with Him.”
(Surah As-Saffat 37:159)
Meaning:
“SubhanAllah” affirms that Allah is free from all defects, weaknesses, or human-like attributes.
💬 c. "La ilaha illallah" – There is No God But Allah
"اللَّهُ لَا إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۚ لَهُ ٱلْأَسْمَآءُ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ"
“Allah – there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names.”
(Surah Taha 20:8)
📿 3. Praises Taught by the Prophet ﷺ
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught various phrases of praise that carry immense reward and deep meanings.
🌟 a. SubhanAllah – سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ
Meaning: "Glory be to Allah."
Affirming Allah’s absolute perfection.
🌟 b. Alhamdulillah – ٱلْـحَمْدُ لِلَّـهِ
Meaning: "All praise and thanks belong to Allah."
Used in gratitude, joy, and every moment of awareness.
🌟 c. Allahu Akbar – ٱللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Meaning: "Allah is the Greatest."
Affirms His supremacy over everything in existence.
🌟 d. La ilaha illallah – لَا إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ
Meaning: "There is no god worthy of worship but Allah."
This is the essence of Tawheed, the foundation of Islam.
🌟 e. Astaghfirullah – أَسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّهَ
Meaning: "I seek forgiveness from Allah."
Combines humility and praise, acknowledging our weakness before His mercy.
🕌 4. Powerful Hadith on Praising Allah
✅ Hadith 1 – Most Beloved Words to Allah
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The most beloved words to Allah are four: SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah, and Allahu Akbar.”
(Sahih Muslim 2137)
✅ Hadith 2 – Fills the Scale of Good Deeds
“Alhamdulillah fills the scale, and SubhanAllah and Alhamdulillah fill what is between heaven and earth.”
(Sahih Muslim 223)
✅ Hadith 3 – Daily Praise Equals Charity
“Saying ‘SubhanAllah’ is charity, ‘Alhamdulillah’ is charity, ‘La ilaha illallah’ is charity, and ‘Allahu Akbar’ is charity.”
(Sahih Muslim 1009)
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