Names of Allah
Name #45 of 99

ٱلْقَوِيُّ

Al-Qawiyy

“The All-Strong”

Quranic Reference: Surah Ash-Shura 42:19

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When Weakness Becomes Strength

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Scholarly Explanation

These fall under the meaning of al-'Aziz.

“Those who have been expelled from their homes unjustly only because they said, 'our Lord is Allah' - for had it not been that Allah checks one set of people by means of another, monasteries, churches, synagogues and mosques, wherein the Name of Allah is mentioned much, would have been pulled down and destroyed. Indeed Allah will help those who help Him and Allah is Qawi, the Almighty.”

[al-Hajj (22): 40]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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“Where do you feel weak and need the strength of Al-Qawiyy?”
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Prophetic Traditions

الْمُؤْمِنُ الْقَوِيُّ خَيْرٌ وَأَحَبُّ إِلَى اللَّهِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِ الضَّعِيفِ وَفِي كُلٍّ خَيْرٌ

“The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, and in each there is good.”

The Prophet ﷺ encouraged believers to be strong in faith and action, reflecting the attribute of Al-Qawiyy.

Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه·Sahih Muslim 2664
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Scholarly Insights

Allah's strength is absolute and unlike created strength. His strength never diminishes, never tires, and is never overcome. He combines perfect strength with perfect wisdom, so His strength is never misused.

Ibn TaymiyyahMajmu' al-Fatawa

Al-Qawiyy is the One whose strength is complete and perfect, who empowers His believing servants and supports them against their enemies, despite the believers being fewer in number.

Shaykh as-Sa'diTaysir al-Karim ar-Rahman

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Supplication

لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيمِ

La hawla wa la quwwata illa billahi al-'Aliyyil-'Azeem

“There is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.”

Sahih al-Bukhari 6021 — called 'a treasure from the treasures of Paradise'Al-Qawiyy's strength has no limit — lean on it whenever yours runs out.

Living With Al-Qawiyy

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    Seek strength from Al-Qawiyy in moments of physical, emotional, or spiritual weakness.

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    Strive to be a strong believer in faith, character, and beneficial action.

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    Trust that Al-Qawiyy supports His servants even when they face overwhelming odds.

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    Never rely solely on your own strength; true strength comes from Al-Qawiyy.

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