Rabbana wa lakal hamd meaning, word by word
Rabbana wa lakal hamd (Rabbanā wa laka l-ḥamd) means “Our Lord, and to You belongs all praise.” It is said standing straight after ruku'.
رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ
Word by word
رَبَّنَاRabbanāOur Lordوَلَكَwa lakaand to You belongsالْحَمْدُl-ḥamdall praise
| Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| رَبَّنَا | Rabbanā | Our Lord |
| وَلَكَ | wa laka | and to You belongs |
| الْحَمْدُ | l-ḥamd | all praise |
Why it matters
Your reply to 'Allah hears the one who praises Him'.
Explaining it to a child
Our Lord, all thanks and praise are for You.
Questions
What does Rabbana wa lakal hamd mean?
Rabbana wa lakal hamd (Rabbanā wa laka l-ḥamd) means “Our Lord, and to You belongs all praise.” It is said standing straight after ruku'.
When do you say Rabbana wa lakal hamd?
It is said standing straight after ruku'.
How do you pronounce Rabbana wa lakal hamd?
It is pronounced Rabbanā wa laka l-ḥamd. In Arabic: رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ.
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