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Al-Quddus: meaning, transliteration and explanation
Who is completely free of every flaw and defect
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Arabic
الْقُدُّوس
- Transliteration
- al-Quddūs
- Meaning
- "Al-Quddus" means the One who is completely free of every fault, flaw and defect, absolutely pure and holy. None of the shortcomings that belong to created beings, such as weakness, need, and change, apply to Allah. He is exalted above every imperfection the mind can imagine.
In the Quran
«He is Allah, the Sovereign (Al-Malik), the Absolutely Pure (Al-Quddus), the Source of Peace (As-Salam).»
Surah Al-Hashr, 23Explanation
Absolute purity
"Quddus" comes from the root of cleanliness and holiness. This name expresses that Allah's essence and attributes are pure of every shortcoming. The Quran states, "Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth glorifies Allah, the Sovereign, the Pure" (Surah Al-Jumu'ah, 1).
The meaning of glorification (tasbih)
When Muslims say "Subhanallah" in prayer and remembrance, they are precisely declaring Allah free of all faults. The name "Al-Quddus" recalls the highest degree of this purity.
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
- QuranSurah Al-Hashr, 23
This name appears among Allah's names in Surah Al-Hashr.
- QuranSurah Al-Jumu'ah, 1
This verse states that all creation glorifies Allah, who is Al-Quddus.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Quddus.
Related Names
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Quddus mean?
"Al-Quddus" means Allah who is completely pure and holy, free of every fault, flaw and shortcoming.Does the name Al-Quddus occur in the Quran?
Yes. This name occurs in Surah Al-Hashr, verse 23, and Surah Al-Jumu'ah, verse 1.