Let’s now explore the word بِحَمْدِ (bi-ḥamdi) — it follows فَسَبِّحْ in Surah An-Naṣr (110:3):
فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَاسْتَغْفِرْهُ
“So glorify the praise of your Lord and seek His forgiveness…”
🔍 Word Breakdown: بِحَمْدِ
| Part | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| بِـ | Prefix (ḥarf jarr) | With / By / In (preposition) |
| حَمْدِ | Noun (genitive case) | Praise / Grateful praise |
👉 So بِحَمْدِ means:
“With praise” or “In praise”
As in: “Glorify your Lord with praise.”
🧬 Root: ح-م-د (ḥ–m–d)
The root ح-م-د is all about:
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Praising someone with love and admiration
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Acknowledging goodness or perfection
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Showing gratitude and respect through words
Related words:
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حَمْد (ḥamd) = praise, gratitude
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الْـحَمْدُ (al-ḥamdu) = The praise (as in Al-ḥamdu lillāh)
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مُحَمَّد (Muḥammad) = the one who is often praised
🧠 Meaning in Context
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You are commanded not just to glorify Allah (say Subḥān Allāh), but to do so with praise (i.e., Subḥān Allāhi wa bi-ḥamdih).
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It combines two important acts:
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Declaring Allah's perfection (no flaws)
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Thanking and praising Him for His blessings and mercy
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This teaches us that true worship is not just exalting Allah’s greatness — but also showing grateful love and admiration.
✅ Summary
| Word | بِحَمْدِ |
|---|---|
| Root | ح-م-د (praise, gratitude) |
| Meaning | "With praise" / "In praise" |
| Context | You glorify Allah not just by declaring His perfection, but also by showing loving praise and thanks |
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