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{{Short description|Arabic word praising God}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2017}}
{{Infobox Arabic term
| arabic          = {{large|{{Naskh|{{wikt-lang|ar|حمد}}}}}}
| arabic_rom      = {{Transliteration|ar|ḥamd}}
| literal meaning = "praise"
}}

'''Hamd''' ({{langx|ar|حمد|ḥamd|praise}}) is a word that exclusively praises God - whether written or spoken. 
<ref>[http://www.almaany.com/en/dict/ar-en/al+hamd+(+the+praise+)/ Translation and meaning of the word 'Hamd' (the praise) in English on almaany.com website] Retrieved 6 December 2018</ref> Thus, The word "Hamd" is always followed by the name of God ([[Allah]]) - a phrase known as the [[Tahmid]] - "al-ḥamdu li-llāh" (Arabic: {{lang|ar|الحَمْد لله}}) (English: "praise be to God"). The word "Hamd" comes from the [[Qur'an]], and {{lang|ar|الحَمْد لله}} is the epithet or locution which, after the [[Basmala|Bismillah]], establishes the first verse of the first chapter of the [[Qur'an]] - [[al Fatiha]] Mubarak (the opening).<ref>{{cite web|url= https://quran.com/1/2?translations=20 |publisher=quran.com |title=al Fatiha |access-date=6 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oxfordislamicstudies.com/article/opr/t125/e791 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603143207/http://www.oxfordislamicstudies.com/article/opr/t125/e791 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 June 2017 |publisher=Oxford Islamic Studies.com |title=Hamd |access-date=6 December 2018}}</ref>

A Hamd is usually written in [[Arabic]], [[Persian language|Persian]], [[Turkish language|Turkish]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Punjabi language|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 [[five pillars of Islam]], the concept of Hamd is in each pillar to emphasize the importance of this word.<ref>[http://www.dictionary.com/browse/pillars-of-islam Definition and meaning of 'Five Pillars of Islam' on dictionary.com website] Retrieved 6 December 2018</ref> In the '''first pillar''' [[Shahada]], Muslims praise [[Allah]] for the blessings of being born [[Muslim]] and the belief in one [[god]] and his [[prophet]]. They also praise Him for giving them better health and wealth than those who suffer. The '''second pillar''' is [[Salat]] which is performing prayer, Muslims pray five times a day in order to keep remembering Allah and this allows a direct link between the worshipper and God. In each prayer Muslims recite [[Surah]] (passage), [[Al-Fatiha]] and choose the next surah they would like to recite, but Al-Fatiha must always be recited in order for prayers to be accepted. The '''third pillar''' is giving [[Zakat]] which is the act of giving a percentage of a Muslim's income to certain classes of needy people; this allows Muslims to remember the poor and to never forget that everything belongs to Allah. Therefore they should be thankful for what they have at all times. Fasting is the '''fourth pillar''', and this emphasizes the depth meaning of Hamd in the holy month of [[Ramadan]]. Muslims fast every year for a month from sunrise to sunset. This helps purify the worshiper's soul and helps them gain true sympathy with the hungry in addition to remind them of their blessings and amounts of food they have. The '''fifth pillar''' is [[Hajj]], the pilgrimage to [[Mecca]], the concept of Hamd is implemented in the action of Muslims visiting 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.<ref name=wordpress>[https://tayyibaat.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/what-is-hamd/ Meaning and definition of 'Hamd' on wordpress.com website] Published 8 September 2008, Retrieved 6 December 2018</ref>

==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]].<ref name=wordpress/>

== Hamd singers ==
[[File:Manqabat Book.jpg|thumb|112x112px|Hamd written by Muhamamd Naqi Naqvi]]
Some well-known Hamd singers are [[Mishary Rashid Alafasy]], [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]], [[Sabri Brothers]], [[Najam Sheraz]], Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi and Muhammad al-Muqit. Some modern [[English language]] singers of Hamd 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.

== See also ==
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* [[Durood]]
* [[Haḍra]]
* [[Madih nabawi]]
* [[Mawlid]]
* [[Mehfil]]
* [[Na`at|Na'at]]
* [[Qawwali]]
* [[Yaqazeh]]

===Five Pillars of Islam===

* [[Tawheed]]
* [[Salat]]
* [[Fasting]]
* [[Hajj]]
* [[Zakat]]

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* [[Arabic music]]
* [[Arabic poetry]]
* [[Islamic music]]
* [[Islamic poetry]]
* [[Sufi music]]
* [[Sufi poetry]]
* [[Ya Muhammad]]
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==References==

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== External links ==
*[http://www.banglakitab.com www.BanglaKitab.com]
* [[File:Naat Manqabat.jpg|thumb|160x160px]][http://www.islamibayanaat.com www.IslamiBayanaat.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224060649/http://www.islamibayanaat.com/ |date=24 February 2019 }}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h2DqK1n3fM A popular 'Hamd' recited by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on YouTube]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3s4eHk4uQ0&list=PL4jNSAEotIMBuwLjCR8Htzn-fll9Qihdu  Muhammad Naqi Naqvi on YouTube]
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* [https://archive.org/details/@zikray_hussain/lists/7/muhammad-naqi-naqvi---manqabat Muhammad Naqi Naqvi]
* [https://www.facebook.com/naqinaqvi] شاعرِ اہلبیت جناب محمد نقی نقوی

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