Sami Allahu liman hamidah meaning, word by word
Sami Allahu liman hamidah (Samiʿa Allāhu liman ḥamidah) means “Allah hears the one who praises Him.” It is said while rising from ruku'.
سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ
Word by word
سَمِعَSamiʿahearsاللَّهُAllāhuAllahلِمَنْlimanthe one whoحَمِدَهُḥamidahpraises Him
| Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| سَمِعَ | Samiʿa | hears |
| اللَّهُ | Allāhu | Allah |
| لِمَنْ | liman | the one who |
| حَمِدَهُ | ḥamidah | praises Him |
Why it matters
Said while rising. Allah is listening, so the answer comes next.
Explaining it to a child
Allah hears everyone who thanks Him and says good things about Him.
Questions
What does Sami Allahu liman hamidah mean?
Sami Allahu liman hamidah (Samiʿa Allāhu liman ḥamidah) means “Allah hears the one who praises Him.” It is said while rising from ruku'.
When do you say Sami Allahu liman hamidah?
It is said while rising from ruku'.
How do you pronounce Sami Allahu liman hamidah?
It is pronounced Samiʿa Allāhu liman ḥamidah. In Arabic: سَمِعَ اللَّهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهُ.
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