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الظَّاهِرُ

Az-Zahir Meaning

Transliteration
Az-Zahir
Pronunciation
az-ZAA-hir
English meaning
The Manifest
German meaning
Der Offenbare
Turkish meaning
Açık olan
Arabic name
الظَّاهِرُ

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Explanation

Through Az-Zahir, Allah’s manifestness through signs of His oneness and power is emphasized. The name remains within tawhid and tanzih, not as a human-like or pictorial attribute.

Dua usage

Call upon Allah with this name when seeking clear sight of truth, gratitude for visible signs, and protection from willful blindness. The request remains humble and bound to Allah’s will.

Reflection

This name corrects your perspective: the world is not mute; it carries signs, but the heart must want to read.

Source note

For Az-Zahir: The meaning is aligned with classical Sunni explanation. The order is a learning order, not an exclusive boundary of belief.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Az-Zahir mean?

Az-Zahir means "The Manifest."

How can I call upon Allah with Az-Zahir in dua?

Call upon Allah with this name when seeking clear sight of truth, gratitude for visible signs, and protection from willful blindness. The request remains humble and bound to Allah’s will.

Is Az-Zahir individually claimed as sahih-confirmed here?

No. This app keeps the dataset source note visible and treats the common learning list with source awareness. For Az-Zahir: The meaning is aligned with classical Sunni explanation. The order is a learning order, not an exclusive boundary of belief.