#09
الجَبَّار
Al-Jabbār Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Jabbār
- Pronunciation
- Al-Dschab-baar
- English meaning
- The Compeller and Restorer
- German meaning
- Der Unterwerfer und Heiler
- Turkish meaning
- Dilediğini zorla yaptıran, kırılanları onaran ve eksikleri tamamlayan
What does Al-Jabbār mean?
The One who irresistibly enforces His will, but also the One who mends what is broken and restores the condition of His servants.
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Jabbār in dua?
Invoke 'Ya Al-Jabbār' to ask Allah to mend what is broken in the heart, grant strength in weakness, and protect from oppression.
Reflection
Reflecting on this name teaches us that while Allah's power is absolute, it is also the source of ultimate comfort and restoration.
Source note
One known lexical meaning of the root j-b-r is to set or mend what is broken; this explains the combination of compelling power and restoration.
Qur'anic reference / basis: (59:23)
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