العزيز
AL-AZIZ
The Almighty, the Invincible, the Unequaled
Meaning and Explanation
Al-Aziz comes from the root for might and carries three meanings together: invincibility (a power no one can overcome), rarity (having no equal), and worth (being elevated, esteemed). In the Quran, this name is most often paired with Al-Hakim (Aal-e-Imran 3:6, Al-Baqarah 2:32) or Ar-Rahim (Ya-Sin 36:5) — commentators interpret these pairings as emphasizing that unlimited power is always balanced with wisdom or mercy, never arbitrary force.
Traditional Note — Abjad Value
This name's abjad (letter numerical value) calculation is 94.
Letter-by-letter abjad calculation (root "عزيز", excluding the definite article): ع (70) + ز (7) + ي (10) + ز (7) = 94.
This number is not a religious prescription or a guarantee of any outcome.
This Name in the Quran
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Historical abjad note: this name's abjad value is 94; reciting a specific count carries no religious obligation.
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Dhikr Tradition
Some sources describe reciting Al-Aziz in moments of difficulty or felt powerlessness, with the intention of seeking refuge in God's strength, as a traditional practice; no specific count (including 94) carries a religious obligation in this context.
Remembrance (dhikr) through the beautiful names is a foundational act of worship in Islam. However, reciting a name a specific number of times (based on its abjad value) or at a specific day/time carries no religious obligation, and scholars are not unanimous on this point — some accept it as a traditional practice, others hold it has no basis in the primary sources. The information on this page does not constitute religious ruling.
Understanding This Name
Might that cannot be defeated or diminished
Al-Aziz names a might that is unconquerable and a dignity that cannot be taken away. The Quran frequently pairs the name with Al-Hakim, joining power to wisdom, or with Al-Ghafur, joining might to forgiveness. These pairings matter. Divine power is not arbitrary force, and forgiveness is not weakness. Human power, by contrast, remains limited, accountable, and vulnerable to misuse.
Dignity without domination
A believer may seek dignity through truthfulness and dependence on God rather than humiliating others. Reflecting on Al-Aziz should make bullying, coercion, and status worship less attractive. It can also help a person resist unjust pressure, provided resistance uses lawful and proportionate means. The name does not promise that a reader will win every dispute or gain social influence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Al-Aziz mean that power itself is always good?
No. The divine name describes perfect might. Human power is a trust and is judged by justice, wisdom, limits, and the effects of its use.
Sources
- Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), Kur'an Yolu Tefsiri (Âl-i İmrân 3:6, Yâsîn 36:5)
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam, "Azîz" maddesi
- Gazzâlî, el-Maksadü'l-Esnâ, El-Azîz bahsi
- English Translation — Noor International Center (v1.1.2)
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam — Esmâ-i Hüsnâ — in Turkish
- Diyanet High Council of Religious Affairs — The 99 Names of God — in Turkish
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