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Al-Mutakabbir: meaning, transliteration and explanation
To whom alone majesty and greatness belong
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Arabic
الْمُتَكَبِّر
- Transliteration
- al-Mutakabbir
- Meaning
- "Al-Mutakabbir" is the name that expresses that true greatness and majesty belong to Him alone. In a person, arrogance is a blameworthy trait, because a human being is in fact powerless; in Allah, however, greatness is rightful, because all majesty, power and perfection belong to Him.
In the Quran
«He is Allah, the Compeller (Al-Jabbar), the Possessor of true greatness and majesty (Al-Mutakabbir).»
Surah Al-Hashr, 23Explanation
True greatness belongs to Him alone
Greatness (kibriya) is an attribute befitting Allah; for a created being, arrogance is a fault. It is narrated in a hadith qudsi that Allah said, "Majesty is My cloak and greatness (kibriya) is My garment" (Sahih Muslim, 2620). That is, this attribute belongs to Him alone.
A lesson in humility
Reflecting on this name teaches a person humility: a claim to greatness befits only Allah, the Owner of all things, not a powerless servant. In this way, the name keeps a person away from misplaced pride.
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
- QuranSurah Al-Hashr, 23
This name appears among Allah's names in this verse.
- HadithSahih Muslim, 2620
This hadith states that greatness (kibriya) belongs to Allah alone.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Mutakabbir.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Mutakabbir mean?
"Al-Mutakabbir" expresses that true greatness and majesty belong to Allah alone. In a person arrogance is a fault, while in Allah greatness is rightful.Is this the same word as human arrogance?
The word comes from the same root, but the meaning differs: a human's arrogance is blameworthy because he is powerless, while Allah's greatness is rightful because all majesty belongs to Him.