Today · 11 Rabi‘ al-akhir 1448 AH
Home 99 Names Al-Muta'ali
Name #78 of 99
الْمُتَعَالِي

Al-Muta'ali

"The Supreme One"

Meaning in English
The Supreme One
Meaning in Urdu
بہت بلند

Explanation

Al-Muta'ali is the Supremely Exalted, the One who is elevated far beyond any attributes of creation. He is exalted above any flaw, any limit, and any human comprehension. No matter how great we imagine Allah to be, He is Muta'ali (infinitely higher). He is exalted above the falsehoods attributed to Him by those who associate partners with Him.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting "Ya Muta'ali" instills deep humility and cures arrogance. It reminds the believer of their smallness in comparison to the Supremely Exalted. It is a powerful name to invoke when one feels overwhelmed by the arrogance of people in power.

Quranic Reference

Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:9)

عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ الْكَبِيرُ الْمُتَعَالِ
"[He is] Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, the Grand, the Exalted." - Surah Ar-Ra'd (13:9)

Dhikr & Reflection

Go into Sujood (prostration), placing your forehead on the ground. In this lowest physical position, recite "Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la" (Glory to my Lord, the Most High) followed by "Ya Muta'ali" 10 times. Feel the contrast between your lowliness and His ultimate exaltation.

يَا الْمُتَعَالِي
0

Practical Lessons

  • Whenever you achieve success, say "Allahu Akbar" to remind yourself that He is the Exalted.
  • Lower your gaze and your ego; arrogance does not befit a servant of Al-Muta'ali.
  • Exalt Allah in your speech by constantly saying "SubhanAllah" (Glory be to Allah).
  • Do not let the grandeur of worldly kings intimidate you; they are nothing before The Exalted.