Al-Hamid
| Name | Al-Hamid |
| Arabic | الحميد |
| English meaning | The Praiseworthy |
| Urdu meaning (اردو) | تعریف کے لائق |
| Number | 56 of 99 |
| Invocation | Ya Al-Hamid — “O The Praiseworthy” |
The meaning of Al-Hamid
Al-Hamid (الحميد) is the 56th of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma-ul-Husna (“most beautiful names”). It carries the meaning “The Praiseworthy” — rendered in Urdu as تعریف کے لائق. To affirm this name is to believe that this quality belongs to Allah completely and perfectly, in a way beyond any limit found in creation.
Reflecting on this name
Each of Allah's names invites reflection, not just memorisation. When a believer calls upon Allah as Al-Hamid, they turn to Him precisely as “The Praiseworthy” — seeking from Him what this attribute promises, and shaping their own character in humility before it. The scholars taught that truly enumerating the names (as in the hadith below) means learning them, believing in them and living by their meanings, not merely counting them.
How Al-Hamid is recited
This name is remembered as part of the Asma-ul-Husna in dhikr (remembrance) and du'a. It is commonly invoked in the form “Ya Al-Hamid” (یا الحميد) — “O The Praiseworthy” — while reflecting on its meaning. Muslims may recite the full set of ninety-nine names, or focus on individual names in personal supplication. There is no fixed count required for reward; the value lies in sincerity and understanding.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Hamid mean?
Al-Hamid (الحميد) means “. In Urdu it is “. It is name number 56 of the ninety-nine names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna).
What is Al-Hamid in Urdu?
In Urdu, Al-Hamid (الحميد) means “. The English meaning is “.
Which number is Al-Hamid among the 99 names?
Al-Hamid is the 56th of the ninety-nine beautiful names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), in the well-known at-Tirmidhi enumeration.
How do you recite Al-Hamid?
It is often recited as “Ya (يا الحميد) — “O — within dhikr and du'a, along with the other names of Asma-ul-Husna, reflecting on its meaning.
How many names of Allah are there?
There are ninety-nine names of Allah, known as Asma-ul-Husna (the most beautiful names), taught in the Quran and the Sunnah.