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الْمُعِزُّ
Al-Mu’izz
المعنى · Meaning
واهب العز
He gives esteem to whoever He willed, hence there is no one to degrade Him; And He degrades whoever He willed, hence there is no one to give Him esteem.
الشرح والدلالة · Explanation
المعز هو الذي يهب العزة لمن يشاء من عباده.
Al-Mu'izz means 'The Giver of Honor' or 'The Strengthener'. It signifies that Allah is the One who grants honor, power, and dignity to whom He wills. He elevates the status of His servants and strengthens them against their enemies. No one can humiliate those whom Allah honors, and no one can honor those whom Allah humiliates. Honor and might belong to Allah alone. Quran References: 'Say, O Allah, Master of the Kingdom! You give sovereignty to whom You will and take sovereignty from whom You will. You honor whom You will and humble whom You will' (3:26). 'And honor belongs to Allah, His Messenger, and the believers' (63:8). Spiritual Significance: Al-Mu'izz teaches us that true honor comes from obedience to Allah. Seeking honor through other means is futile. Benefit: Reciting Al-Mu'izz brings honor, dignity, and respect. It strengthens one's position and protects from humiliation. It is beneficial for those facing oppression or seeking to regain lost honor.