Meaning & Explanation
Al-Aziz is the One who possesses absolute might and honor that can never be overcome. His power is invincible, His honor is supreme, and none can resist His will. He grants honor to whom He wills and humiliates whom He wills.
Quran References
3 versesContext: Among Allah's names of power
الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيزُ الْجَبَّارُ
“The Overseer, the Almighty, the Compeller”
Context: Allah alone controls honor and humiliation
تُعِزُّ مَن تَشَاءُ وَتُذِلُّ مَن تَشَاءُ
“You honor whom You will and humble whom You will”
Context: True honor belongs only to Allah and those He honors
وَلِلَّهِ الْعِزَّةُ وَلِرَسُولِهِ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
“And to Allah belongs honor, and to His Messenger, and to the believers”
Exemplifying Story
quranThe Victory at Badr
Reference: Surah Aal-Imran 3:123-126
At Badr, 313 poorly-equipped Muslims faced over 1,000 well-armed Quraysh warriors. By worldly standards, defeat was certain. But Al-Aziz sent 1,000 angels to fight alongside the believers. Allah declared: "And Allah made it not except as good tidings for you and to reassure your hearts. And victory is not except from Allah, the Almighty, the Wise." The mighty Quraysh were routed, their leaders killed or captured. The Muslims, though few, were granted honor and victory by Al-Aziz.
When Al-Aziz is on your side, no enemy can prevail. True might belongs to Allah, and He grants it to His sincere servants.
How to Live By This Name
- 1Seek honor through obedience to Allah, not through worldly means
- 2Remember that true strength comes only from Allah
- 3Do not be arrogant with whatever power you have
- 4Turn to Al-Aziz when you feel weak or humiliated
Du'a: Ya Aziz, grant me honor through Your obedience and protect me from humiliation.