الْعَظِيمُ
33. Al-Azim
The Magnificent
Meaning of Al-Azim
The One who is the greatest and most magnificent, whose greatness is beyond comprehension. Everything else is small in comparison to His magnificence. We glorify Him saying 'Subhana Rabbiya al-Azim' (Glory to my Lord, the Magnificent).
Benefits of Reciting Al-Azim
- Instills a profound sense of awe and reverence for Allah, which is the heart of worship.
- Helps to put our worldly problems and worries into perspective; they seem small when compared to the magnificence of Al-Azim.
- Reciting 'Subhana Rabbiyal Azim' (Glory to my Lord, the Magnificent) in the bowing (ruku) of prayer is a direct application of this name.
Al-Azim in the Quran
Mentioned 6 times in the Quran, including in the famous Ayat al-Kursi: 'And He is the Most High, the Most Great' (2:255).
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Azim'
When we call upon Al-Azim, we are humbling ourselves before His absolute greatness. It is a way to express our awe and to seek help for matters that seem overwhelmingly large to us.
When Facing a Huge Problem
"'Ya Azim, this problem seems magnificent and overwhelming to me, but it is nothing before Your magnificence. Please grant me relief.'"
In Glorification and Praise
"'Ya Azim, all magnificence belongs to You. My tongue is incapable of praising You as You deserve. Please accept my humble attempts to glorify You.'"
For Humility
"'Ya Azim, when I reflect on Your greatness, I realize my own insignificance. Please protect me from pride and make me humble before You.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
We cannot fully comprehend it, but we can get a glimpse by reflecting on His creation. Contemplate the vastness of the universe, the billions of galaxies, the intricate design of a single cell. All of this is the work of Al-Azim, and He is infinitely greater than His creation.
Bowing (ruku) is a physical act of humility and submission. In that position, we verbally affirm what our posture is demonstrating: we declare our Lord, Al-Azim, to be perfect and free of any imperfection, acknowledging His absolute magnificence as we humble ourselves.
They are very similar and express Allah's greatness. Al-Kabir (The Greatest) often emphasizes that He is greater than anything else in comparison. Al-Azim (The Magnificent) often emphasizes His intrinsic and awe-inspiring greatness in and of Himself, which is beyond all comparison.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: The magnificence of Al-Azim is:
Question 2: In which part of the Salah (prayer) do we specifically glorify Al-Azim?
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