الْمُذِلُّ
25. Al-Mudhill
The Humiliator
Meaning of Al-Mudhill
The One who dishonors and humiliates whom He wills, particularly those who transgress, oppress others, or show arrogance. This humiliation serves justice and is meant to guide people back to the right path.
Benefits of Reciting Al-Mudhill
- Provides a powerful deterrent against arrogance, pride, and oppressing others.
- Reflecting on this name brings a healthy fear of Allah's justice, which encourages humility and obedience.
- It gives patience and solace to the oppressed, knowing that The Humiliator will ultimately bring justice to the proud and tyrannical.
Al-Mudhill in the Quran
Referenced in the same verse as Al-Mu'izz: 'You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will' (3:26). The name is established through Hadith.
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Mudhill'
One does not typically make dua 'to' Al-Mudhill, but rather seeks refuge in Allah 'from' the effects of this name (i.e., from being humiliated). It is an acknowledgment of His power and justice.
Seeking Protection from Humiliation
"'Ya Mu'izz, Ya Mudhill. I seek refuge in You from being humiliated in this life and the next. Grant me honor in Your obedience and protect me from the disgrace of disobedience.'"
Against a Tyrant
"'Ya Mudhill, You are the one who humbles the tyrants. Deal with my oppressor according to Your perfect justice and protect me from their evil.'"
A Prayer for Humility
"'Allahumma, do not make me among those whom you have humbled due to their pride. Make me among those whom you have honored due to their humility to You.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
Because humbling the arrogant is an act of justice and restores balance. It is a mercy for the oppressed and a necessary consequence for the tyrant. It manifests His perfect power and just rule. The name is 'beautiful' in its function of upholding truth and justice.
Never. His actions are based on perfect knowledge and wisdom. Humiliation from Allah is a direct consequence of a person's own choices, such as persistent arrogance, fighting against the truth, or oppressing others. It is a reaction to their actions.
By practicing the opposite of what causes humiliation: humility. Be humble before Allah and with His creation. Avoid arrogance, treat others with respect, follow Allah's guidance, and constantly seek His protection from the disgrace of sin.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: Al-Mudhill humiliates as an act of:
Question 2: A person seeks refuge in Allah from the effects of this name in order to be protected from:
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