What does Al-ḥmd al-ḥal-y mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ḥmd al-ḥal-y (حمد الحالي) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ḥmd al-ḥal-y

Al-ḥmd al-ḥal-y according to Kitab at-Ta'rifat (Al-Jurjani)

It is that which pertains to the spirit and the heart, such as being characterized by theoretical and practical perfections, and acquiring divine moral traits.

Al-ḥmd al-ḥal-y according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

That which pertains to the spirit and the heart, such as being characterized by theoretical and practical perfections, and acquiring divine moral traits (Al-Ta'rifat, p. 98).

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