Praiseworthy

Lore & Background

The attribute 'Praiseworthy' is consistently used to affirm Allah's absolute worthiness of praise, independent of human acknowledgment. In Surah 14:8, Moses declares that even if all people disbelieve, Allah remains Free of need and Praiseworthy. Similarly, Surah 31:12 notes that gratitude benefits the individual, while Allah is Free of need and Praiseworthy regardless. This theme recurs in Surah 35:15, where humanity is described as needy, while Allah is the Free of need, the Praiseworthy.

Reader's Guide

The passages portray the Praiseworthy as a core divine name that underscores Allah's perfection and independence. The attribute is also tied to the Quran's purpose: to guide people to the path of the Praiseworthy (Surah 14:1; Surah 34:6). In Surah 22:24, the righteous are guided to good speech and the path of the Praiseworthy. The attribute also appears in contexts of mercy (Surah 11:73; Surah 42:28) and the inviolability of revelation (Surah 41:42).

Did You Know?

• Moses explicitly states that disbelief does not diminish Allah's being Praiseworthy (Surah 14:8).
• The Quran itself is described as a revelation from a Lord who is Wise and Praiseworthy (Surah 41:42).
• The path of the Praiseworthy is the destination of those guided by the Quran (Surah 22:24; Surah 34:6).