Is hamd (praise) synonymous with thana' (commendation)?
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Question:
Is hamd (praise) synonymous with thana' (commendation)?
Answer:
Yes. Hamd (praise) is the commendation of voluntary beauty, whereas shukr (gratitude) applies to what is not within human control. The difference between shukr and hamd is that shukr is for voluntary beauty, while hamd is for things in which a person has no role, and which are solely the work of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Is hamd (praise) synonymous with thana' (commendation)?
Answer:
Yes. Hamd (praise) is the commendation of voluntary beauty, whereas shukr (gratitude) applies to what is not within human control. The difference between shukr and hamd is that shukr is for voluntary beauty, while hamd is for things in which a person has no role, and which are solely the work of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الحمد بمعنى الثناء؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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