تَبَـٰرَكَ ٱسْمُ رَبِّكَ ذِى ٱلْجَلَـٰلِ وَٱلْإِكْرَامِ 78
Translations
Blessed is the name of your Lord, Owner of Majesty and Honor.
Transliteration
Tabaarak ismu rabbika dhil-jalali wal-ikram
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah praises and glorifies the Name of Allah, emphasizing that His Name is blessed and exalted, possessing majesty and honor beyond measure. Classical scholars like Al-Qurtubi and Ibn Kathir note that this verse serves as a powerful closing affirmation to Surah Ar-Rahman, summarizing the theme of Allah's abundant blessings and magnificent attributes. The phrase 'Tabaarak' (blessed/exalted) indicates that all goodness, grace, and perfection emanate from Allah's Name and attributes.
Revelation Context
Surah Ar-Rahman is a Medinan surah that comprehensively enumerates Allah's blessings to both mankind and jinn. This final ayah concludes the surah by redirecting focus from the enumeration of blessings to the Source of all blessings—Allah's blessed and honored Name. It serves as a fitting conclusion that encapsulates the surah's central message of divine generosity and majesty.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of Allah's names in various traditions. A related hadith in Sahih Muslim states: 'Allah has ninety-nine names; whoever preserves them will enter Paradise.' Additionally, in Sunan At-Tirmidhi, the Prophet taught the dua mentioning 'Allahumma inni as'aluka bi-anna laka al-hamd' (O Allah, I ask You by the fact that praise belongs to You), reflecting the blessing in Allah's attributes.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to consistently glorify and remember Allah through His blessed Names and attributes, recognizing that true majesty and honor belong exclusively to Him. For modern readers, it provides a spiritual reminder that in times of hardship or gratitude, turning one's focus to the majesty and generosity of Allah's character strengthens faith and brings peace.