Meaning & Reflection
Al-Kabir — The Grand. This name appears in the Quran and is established in the authenticated teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.
Reflecting on the names of Allah ﷻ is a form of worship. Ibn al-Qayyim wrote that knowing Allah through His names is the foundation of all knowledge — it changes the way we make dua and the way we understand difficulty.
Each name is a door into a different relationship with Allah ﷻ. You do not need to understand all 99 to begin. Start with one.
Reflect
What does it mean for you, today, that Allah is The Grand? How would holding this name in mind change how you approach what you are carrying right now?
All 100 Names
View all →19الْحَلِيمAl-HalimThe Forbearing20الْعَظِيمAl-AzimThe Magnificent21الْغَفُورAl-GhafurThe Forgiving22الشَّكُورAsh-ShakurThe Appreciative23الْعَلِيّAl-AliThe Most High24الْكَبِيرAl-KabirThe Grand25الْحَفِيظAl-HafizThe Preserver26الرَّقِيبAr-RaqibThe Watchful27الْمُجِيبAl-MujibThe Responsive28الْوَاسِعAl-WasiThe All-Encompassing29الْحَكِيمAl-HakimThe Wise