What does the name Al-Qahhar mean?

"Al-Qahhar" means Allah who absolutely prevails over all existence, Possessor of irresistible power.

Which other name does this name often appear with in the Quran?

Often together with "al-Wahid" (the One): in the form "al-Wahidul-Qahhar" (for example, Surah Sad, 65; Surah Ar-Ra'd, 16).

Al-Asma al-Husna

Who prevails over all things, Possessor of irresistible power

Arabic

الْقَهَّار

Transliteration: al-Qahhār
Meaning: "Al-Qahhar" means the One who absolutely prevails over all existence, holding everything under His power. No force can stand against His will; all creation submits to His decree. The fact that everyone is powerless before death is a clear sign of this name.

«Say: "Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the One, the Ever-Prevailing (Al-Qahhar)."»

Explanation

Absolute victory
The form "Qahhar" expresses the highest degree of victory. In the Quran this name often appears together with "al-Wahid" (the One): "al-Wahidul-Qahhar", that is, the One Allah who prevails over all things (Surah Sad, 65).
A reminder of human powerlessness
Even the most powerful rulers are powerless before death. The name "Al-Qahhar" reminds a person of their own powerlessness and that Allah alone possesses absolute power; this gives rise to humility and submission.

This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.

QuranSurah Ar-Ra'd, 16
This verse states that Allah is Al-Qahhar.
QuranSurah Sad, 65
The expression "al-Wahidul-Qahhar" occurs in this verse.
Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Qahhar.

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Common questions about this Name.

What does the name Al-Qahhar mean?
"Al-Qahhar" means Allah who absolutely prevails over all existence, Possessor of irresistible power.
Which other name does this name often appear with in the Quran?
Often together with "al-Wahid" (the One): in the form "al-Wahidul-Qahhar" (for example, Surah Sad, 65; Surah Ar-Ra'd, 16).