What is meant by the voluntary attribute in the definition of al-hamd (praise)?

Question : Some scholars defined al-hamd (praise) as praising Allah with voluntary excellence. What is meant by voluntary excellence?

Answer : Voluntary excellence means bestowing a favor upon another. As for inherent excellence, it is not a place for praise. However, this definition is incorrect. The correct view is that Allah the Exalted is praised for His inherent perfection and His active perfection. Also, defining al-hamd as peace contradicts the hadith. The authentic hadith states that Allah the Exalted said in "My servant praised Me," and regarding "The Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy," He said, "My servant praised Me." Therefore, al-hamd is defined as describing the one being praised with perfection. If it is repeated, it becomes praise. The derivation indicates this, as it comes from tathniyah (doubling). Where did it come from? All right.