What does Al-ḥmla mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-ḥmla (حملة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-ḥmla

Al-ḥmla according to Kitab at-Ta'rifat (Al-Jurjani)

The transition of the human soul to its possible perfection according to its rational and practical faculties.

Al-ḥmla according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

According to the People of Truth: an expression denoting the refinement of the moral traits of the soul.

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اللهم صل على محمد O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ