Meaning & Explanation
Al-Mu'izz is the One who grants honor, dignity, and glory to whom He wills. True honor comes only from Him, not from wealth, lineage, or worldly status. He honors the believers and those who worship Him sincerely.
Quran References
2 versesContext: Affirming that honor is in Allah's hands alone
تُعِزُّ مَن تَشَاءُ وَتُذِلُّ مَن تَشَاءُ
“You honor whom You will and humble whom You will”
Context: True honor belongs 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
seerahBilal's Honor
Reference: Musnad Ahmad
Bilal was an Abyssinian slave who was brutally tortured for accepting Islam. Abu Bakr bought and freed him. Despite his former status as a slave, the Prophet ﷺ chose Bilal to be the first mu'adhin of Islam. His voice would call the believers to prayer five times daily. When Umar entered Jerusalem as its conqueror, he asked Bilal to give the adhan. The former slave stood atop the sacred city, honored by Al-Mu'izz above kings and nobles.
Al-Mu'izz does not honor based on lineage or wealth, but on faith and character. The lowest in society can become the most honored.