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Furthermore, الحمد للّٰه (Alhamdulillah) is repeated in four surahs in the Qur'an1 , each repetition refers to one of the essential and foundational ni’mahs: the first creation2 , its sustained existence3 , the second creation4 in the âkhirah and its ensuing sustained existence thereafter5 .
1 [al-An‘âm, al-Kahf, Sabâ and Fâtir]
2 Abdulkadir Badıllı included the following explanatory note for this expression in his translation: “Being sent into the world through Allah's creation and origination.” (Tr.)
3 Badıllı’s Note: “Being granted all essential provisions of life throughout one’s stay in this world.” (Tr.)
4 Badıllı’s Note: “Being resurrected and brought back to life after death.” (Tr.)
5 Badıllı’s Note: “Living an eternal life within the realm of the âkhirah.” (Tr.)