What Al-Kabir means
Al-Kabir means the Most Great, greater than everything. Every power, problem and fear is small compared to Him. This is why Muslims say 'Allahu Akbar' (Allah is Greater) in the adhan, in every prayer, and at times of joy and of fear.
- Arabic
- الْكَبِيرُ
- Root
- ك ب ر: greatness
- Meaning
- The Most Great
In the Qur'an
This name is mentioned in the Qur'an.
عَٰلِمُ ٱلْغَيْبِ وَٱلشَّهَٰدَةِ ٱلْكَبِيرُ ٱلْمُتَعَالِ
ذَٰلِكَ بِأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلْحَقُّ وَأَنَّ مَا يَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِهِۦ هُوَ ٱلْبَٰطِلُ وَأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْكَبِيرُ
Living by this name
When a problem feels big, say 'Allahu Akbar' and remember who is greater. Pray: O Allah, You are the Most Great; make my difficulties easy.