Wednesday, December 26, 2012

The meaning of the name of Allah “al-Jabbaar”.

What is the meaning of the name of Allah "al-Jabbaar"?.
Praise be to Allaah.
The name "al-Jabbaar (the Compeller, the Omnipotent)" has three
meanings:
1.
Might in the sense of power. Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, is
al-Jabbaar, the One Who compels the tyrants and overwhelms them by His
power and might. Every tyrant, no matter how powerful he is, is
subjectto the power of Allah, and his power is in His hand.
2.
Might in the sense of mercy. He, may He be glorified, helps the weakby
making him independent and giving him strength; He helps the one who is
fragile and scared by giving him safety; He helps the broken-hearted by
removing that which causes their grief, bringing relief and bestowing
peace of mind - as well as the reward and good consequences they will
attain if they bear that patiently for His sake.
3.
Might in the sense of sublime greatness. He, may He be glorified, is far
above His creation, yet despite His being exalted, He is close to them
and hears all that they say and sees all thatthey do, and He knows what
they are thinking.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him)
Fataawa al-'Aqeedah (p. 56).

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