alhamdulilah

1 9.9

A short phrase people say to thank God or show relief

noun
/ælˌhɑːmduˈliːlɑː/

: alhamdulilah

She exclaimed, "Alhamdulilah for this beautiful day!"

Examples

After finishing the exam, he said, "Alhamdulilah! I did my best."
She smiled and said alhamdulilah when asked about her family's good health.
After passing her exams, she whispered softly, alhamdulilah, to express her gratitude.
Whenever he finished a difficult task successfully, he would say alhamdulilah.
After passing her exams, she whispered softly, alhamdulilah, to express her gratitude.
She smiled and said alhamdulilah when asked about her family's good health.
Whenever he finished a difficult task successfully, he would say alhamdulilah.

Synonyms

hallelujah

vsalhamdulilah

Informal

121 5.5

A word people say to show great joy or relief

is a religious gratitude phrase used mainly within a specific faith

alleluia

vsalhamdulilah

Literature

16 8.0

A short joyful shout used to praise, often in religious songs

is used to express everyday gratitude and relief rather than liturgical praise

by the Grace of Allah

vsalhamdulilah

1 9.8

Words people say to show thanks when something happens because of Allah's kindness

is a brief grateful praise without stressing divine favour

Surface Forms

alhamdulilah singular

alhamdulilahs plural

Etymology

The word alhamdulilah comes from Arabic parts al- 'the', hamd 'praise', li- 'to' and Allah 'God'. So it literally says 'praise be to God' and people use it like English 'thanks be to God' to show gratitude or relief.