Al-Qahhar
Al-Qahhar (الْقَهَّار) is name number 15 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The All-Subduer, The Ever-Dominating". Al-Qahhar prevails over all things, and everything is subject to His power. No force can resist or escape His will.
Key takeaways
- Al-Qahhar (الْقَهَّار) means "The All-Subduer, The Ever-Dominating".
- It is name number 15 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna).
- The name is one of Allah's beautiful attributes, used in remembrance (dhikr) and supplication.
What does Al-Qahhar mean?
Al-Qahhar (الْقَهَّار) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The All-Subduer, The Ever-Dominating. Al-Qahhar prevails over all things, and everything is subject to His power. No force can resist or escape His will.
Reflecting on Al-Qahhar
Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah by His beautiful names and to reflect on what each one means for their own lives. Knowing that Allah is Al-Qahhar - the all-subduer, the ever-dominating - shapes how a believer trusts, hopes and turns to Him. The names are often repeated in remembrance (dhikr) and woven into supplication (du'a), ideally with the heart present and aware of the meaning rather than the tongue alone.
Common questions
What does Al-Qahhar mean?
Al-Qahhar (الْقَهَّار) means "The All-Subduer, The Ever-Dominating". Al-Qahhar prevails over all things, and everything is subject to His power. No force can resist or escape His will.
Is Al-Qahhar one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Al-Qahhar is name number 15 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna), the beautiful names and attributes of Allah established in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
What is the meaning of الْقَهَّار?
الْقَهَّار is read as Al-Qahhar and means "The All-Subduer, The Ever-Dominating" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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