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Al-Mutakabbir
اَلۡمُتَكَبِّرُ
The Supreme
Meaning
Al-Mutakabbir means The Supreme. It refers to Allah as the One who is far above every weakness, fault, and need. He alone is truly great, and greatness belongs to Him by right. His majesty is unmatched, and nothing in creation can ever stand equal to Him.
Root Words
The name Al-Mutakabbir comes from the Arabic root:
ك ب ر (Kaf-Ba-Ra)
It is associated with greatness, majesty, supremacy, exaltedness, and being far above all others.
Benefits of Understanding Al-Mutakabbir
- Strengthens belief in Allah’s true greatness and majesty
- Reminds us that all pride and supremacy belong to Allah alone
- Removes arrogance from the heart and encourages humility
- Helps us submit to Allah’s authority with calmness and trust
- Increases awe and reverence in worship
- Protects against placing self-importance above Allah’s commands
- Deepens our connection with Allah through humility and obedience
