Qalam Institute Podcast The Names : EP 14 – Al Jabbar
Jan 11, 2026
Discover the profound significance of knowing Allah's names and how it enhances worship. Explore Al-Jabbar, meaning 'The Compeller,' and learn why trusting divine decree alleviates fears. Delve into the delicate balance between flexibility as a believer and the stagnant nature of a tyrant. Gain insight into how prophetic guidance relies on character rather than force and the healing power of Al-Jabbar. Finally, embrace personal brokenness as a divine invitation for growth and the importance of mending others with compassion.
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Knowing Names Deepens Relationship
- Knowing Allah's names deepens a specific relational access to God beyond merely naming them.
- Imam al-Ghazali says true knowledge is witnessing a name's reality in creation, not just knowing its meaning.
Trust Divine Will Over Others' Power
- Do not fear other people's power over your fate because Allah's will cannot be thwarted.
- Remind yourself of the hadith: if the world gathered to harm you but Allah hadn't decreed it, they couldn't harm you.
Reject Coercion; Compel By Example
- Avoid becoming jabbar by forcing your will on others; don't break people through compulsion.
- Compel through example and love instead of coercion to invite real change in others' hearts.