Al-Jabbār

The Compeller

He is the Majestic One Who executes His will over all creatures through compelling and vanquishing. It also means the One Who supports the poor by wealth, the sick by cure, the needy by giving and the distressed by relief.

This is one of the excellent names that occurs only once in the Qur’an. It occurs in the verse that says, {He is Allah, there is no god except Him. He is the King, the Most Holy, the Giver of Peace. the Giver of Belief (Security), the Compeller, the Supreme.} [Sūrat Al-Hashr: 23]

In light of this great name, I would say:

1. We should extol Allah Almighty and praise Him for His attributes of superiority, dominance, and mercy.
2. Pondering the meanings of this noble name instills a sense of modesty in the heart and humiliation in front of Allah Almighty, as well as hope for His grace.
3. It is authentically reported that the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) used to say in his bowing and prostration, “Glory be to the Owner of Grandeur, Dominion, Superiority and Majesty.” [Narrated by Ahmad and Abu Dāwūd]
4. Keep away from tyrants and their traits, lest you should be afflicted with what the early tyrants were afflicted.

Their traits include oppression, arrogance and conceit. However, the judgment of Allah pursues them wherever they may be. {They sought Our judgment. And every obstinate tyrant opposed to the Truth was brought to naught.} [Sūrat Ibrahīm: 15]

In an authentic Hadīth, the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Hell and Paradise fell into dispute, and Hell said, ‘I have been distinguished by the arrogant and tyrants.’”[1]

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[1] Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim