What does Al-mdḥ mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-mdḥ (مدح) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-mdḥ

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

It is praising with the tongue the beautiful qualities of choice, with intention.

Al-mdḥ according to Dustur al-'Ulama (Al-Ahmadnagari)

See 'al-hamd'.

Al-mdḥ according to Mu'jam al-Mustalahat al-Fiqhiyya

One of its senses in language: fair praise; one says 'madadtuhu madhan', on the pattern of 'nafa'a': I praised him for the beautiful qualities he possesses, whether natural or of choice.

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

Praising with the tongue the beautiful qualities, whether natural or of choice; it is thus broader than hamd (praise of Allah).

Al-mdḥ according to At-Ta'rifat al-Fiqhiyya (Al-Barkati)

It is praising with the tongue the beautiful of choice, with intention, as al-Sayyid said. In 'al-Misbah': 'I praised him when I mentioned him for the beautiful qualities he possesses, natural or of choice; therefore madh is broader than hamd'.