Meaning & Explanation
Al-Quddus is the One who is absolutely pure and free from any deficiency, imperfection, or resemblance to creation. He is sanctified above all that does not befit His majesty. The angels constantly glorify Him with "Quddus" - declaring His absolute purity.
Quran References
2 versesContext: Among the closing names of Surah Al-Hashr
الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلَامُ
“The Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection”
Context: All creation declares Allah's purity
يُسَبِّحُ لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ الْمَلِكِ الْقُدُّوسِ
“Whatever is in the heavens and earth glorifies Allah, the Sovereign, the Pure”
Exemplifying Story
hadithThe Angels' Continuous Glorification
Reference: Sahih Muslim
The Prophet ﷺ described how the angels surrounding the Throne never cease glorifying Allah. They say: "Subbooh, Quddus, Rabb al-mala'ikati war-rooh" (Most Glorious, Most Holy, Lord of the angels and the Spirit). They have been doing this since their creation and will continue forever. This ceaseless worship reflects the infinite purity and holiness of Al-Quddus - He is so perfect that all of creation, including the noblest angels, continuously affirm His purity without pause.
Allah's holiness and purity are so absolute that the greatest of creation devote themselves entirely to affirming it. We too should strive to remember and glorify His purity.
How to Live By This Name
- 1Purify your heart from spiritual diseases like envy, arrogance, and hypocrisy
- 2Keep your worship pure and sincere for Allah alone
- 3Sanctify your speech by avoiding lies, backbiting, and vulgarity
- 4Strive for physical and spiritual cleanliness
Du'a: Ya Quddus, purify my heart from all that displeases You.