Al-Asma al-Husna
Al-Qawiyy: meaning, transliteration and explanation
Possessor of infinite and inexhaustible strength
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Arabic
الْقَوِيّ
- Transliteration
- al-Qawiyy
- Meaning
- "Al-Qawiyy" means the One who possesses infinite, inexhaustible strength sufficient for anything. His power is not limited or weakening like the power of created beings; it is eternal and everlasting. Nothing is difficult for Him, and no force can stand against His strength.
In the Quran
«...Indeed, Allah is All-Strong (Qawiyy), All-Mighty (Aziz).»
Surah Al-Hajj, 40Explanation
Inexhaustible strength
Man's strength tires, diminishes and runs out; Allah's strength is perfect and constant. The Quran states: "Allah is All-Strong (Qawiyy), All-Mighty" (Al-Mujadila, 21).
A refuge in moments of weakness
When a servant feels his own powerlessness, he turns to Allah, who is Al-Qawiyy. Since all strength belongs to Him, whoever relies on Him is attached to the true source of strength.
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
- QuranSurah Al-Hajj, 40
This verse mentions Allah as Qawiyy and Aziz together.
This verse states that Allah is strong (Qawiyy) and unyielding.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Qawiyy.
Related Names
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Qawiyy mean?
"Al-Qawiyy" means Allah, possessor of infinite and inexhaustible strength sufficient for anything. His power is eternal and everlasting.Are Al-Qawiyy and Al-Matin different?
They are close in meaning: "Qawiyy" emphasizes the greatness of the strength, while "Matin" emphasizes the firmness and unshakeability of that strength (Adh-Dhariyat, 58).