Re: What does "al Hamdulillah." mean

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> The meaning of alhamdulillah? is, 'All praise is due to Allah.
> http://www.themodernreligion.com/basic/charac/alham.html
>
> Bahais use the term "Allah'abha"  which is similar "Praise be to
> Allah".

Yeah, "God, most Splendorous", and "Praise be to God" both have "God" in
them.

> Obviously this term comes from Shi'i and Sufi terminology

Which term?  If it is any term with "God" in it, are you suggesting that
these are the only two perspectives which have any theological validity
to them, in perceiving "God" in anything?

>
> which the Baha'is draw much of their theology from (You might have
> heard the term Zikr or Tasbi beads used by Sufis or Shi'is to recite
> the 99 names of Allah).

"Tasbi" and "Allah'u'Abha" both have the letter "B" in them!

> Baha'is have a form of zikr that they are to
> do daily as well-chanting "Allah'abha.".................Errol

I'm quite surprised you don't see the connection with the Roman Catholic
practice of reciting a series of prayers while fingering Rosary Beads?

All praise be to God, most Splendorous!
- Pat
kohli at ameritel.net