Muslims believe in one all-powerful, all-merciful God: Allah Azzawajal. The foundation of the Islamic faith lies in understanding and believing in the existence and oneness of Allah. Allah uses many names and honorifics for Himself in the Quran. Azzawajal is one such example. It is a complimentary phrase that is recited after calling upon Allah’s name.
Azzawajal is written in Arabic as:
عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ
The word Azzawajal comprises two parts: azz (عَزَّ), which means ‘mighty and dominant,’ and jal (جَلَّ), which translates to ‘possessor of complete glory and majesty.’ The literal translation of Allah Azzawajal is ‘Allah is mighty and the most dominant, and He is the owner of the complete glory and reverence.’ This is a majestic attribute of Allah, the Lord of Lords. He is the strongest of all, and He alone has the power to run this whole universe. As Muslims, it is our obligatory duty to call the mighty God by His beautiful names and expound his praise. Saying Azzawajal after Allah is a beautiful way to praise and glorify Allah and seek His blessings.
Phonetically, Allah Azzwajal is pronounced as ‘aa-luh azza-wa-jall.’ If we further break it down into smaller chunks, you might understand the pronunciation in a better way.
1. Allah: Pronounced as ‘aa-luh’
Sounds as ‘aa as in hat’ and ‘luh with a special emphasis on ‘l’
2. Azzwajal
Azz: Pronounced as ‘azza’ with a focus on ‘z’ and a short ‘za’
Sounds like ‘azza’
Wa: Pronounced as ‘wa’ like that in ‘war’
Sounds like ‘waa’
Jal: Pronounced as ‘jall’ like that in ‘Jalandher’
Sounds like ‘jal’
If we combine it all, the proper pronunciation will be ‘Aa-luh azza-wa-jall’.
Allah Azzawajal (أَللّٰه عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ) is one of the finest honorifics that is used to address Allah. It can be used anytime or anywhere you call upon Allah. Some instances where you can call Allah in this way are discussed below:
When making a dua, it is always beneficial to call Allah by all the beautiful honorifics that you know of. One of the ways is to ask ‘Allah Azzwajal,’ the one who is strongest and the Mighty, to fulfill all the wishes you have.
Just like supplication, people often refer to the Holy words by saying Allah Azzwajal said this in the Quran.
In day-to-day conversations, there are many occasions where Muslims normally talk about Allah Azzwajal. His divine attributes and His brilliance are one of the many conversations that are made regularly.
The whole concept of Islam lies in the belief that Allah is the one God of the universe, and He alone is the sole creator, provider, and ruler of the universe. He is the lord of everything that is in the world and hereafter. His power is so extraordinary that He orders and everything happens. No power and no force are stronger than Allah Azzwajal. It is important to realize the glory of the one powerhouse in this whole universe. Calling Allah by His name and praising His stunning attributes is a way to please Allah and garner His goodwill.
In the Surah Al-A’raf (Verse 180), Allah Azzwajal says, “And Allah’s names are the best names, so call on Him and leave those who violate the sanctity of His Names. They shall be recompensed for what they did.”
In a hadith, it is narrated that calling Allah Azzwajal by praising His glory and omnipotence will grant all just supplications.
As Narrated by Buraydah ibn al-Hasib, The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard a man saying: O Allah, I ask Thee, I bear witness that there is no god but Thou, the One, He to Whom men repair, who has not begotten and has not been begotten, and to Whom no one is equal, and he said: You have supplicated Allah using His Greatest Name when asked with this name He gives, and when supplicated by this name he answers. (Sunan Abi Dawud 1493).
The abovementioned hadith and Quranic references make sure that Allah’s name should be invoked in the best of the best ways. Azzwajal signifies the exemplary attribute of Allah. It enhances the faith in Allah’s brilliance and His power to do anything He wants to.
Just like Allah Azzwajal, people often call upon Allah by saying Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, which translates to ‘The most glorified and the highest.’ Similarly, many people interchangeably use Allah Jalla Jalaluhu (ﷻ), which means May his glory be glorified as an honorific.
By understanding the deeper meaning of Allah Azzwajal, you can appreciate one of the many ways to praise Allah and address Him. This phrase signifies His glory and leadership. It serves as a reminder that Allah is the most dominant power over all creation. It is recommended to call Allah by such honorifics to gain His favor and for the acceptance of your just supplications. Terms like Allah Azzwajal are not obligatory but they are rather a way to show respect and reverence to Almighty.
Allah Azzwajal means ‘Allah; He is mighty and the most dominant, and He is the owner of the complete glory and reverence.’
Allah Azzwajal can be written in Arabic as following
الله عز وجل
No, definitely not. Addressing Allah by saying Allah Azzwajal is not a necessity. Rather, it is an honorific used to pay respect and show reverence.
The correct way to pronounce Allah Azzwajal is ‘Aa-luh azza-wa-jall.’
You can say Allah Azzwajal anytime you bring upon His name, whether it is in daily talks, supplication, or a dhikr.
