القدوس

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TRANSLITERATION

Al-Quddus

APPEARS IN QURAN

2 Times

ROOT LETTERS

Qāf-Dāl-Sīn (قدس)

The Sacred Meaning

“The Absolutely Pure, The Perfection, The Sacred Beyond All Imagination”

This name appears in Surah Al-Hashr (59:23) and Surah Al-Jumu’ah (62:1)



The Q-D-S Root

The trilateral root Qāf-Dāl-Sīn (قدس) appears in various forms in the Quran, always relating to concepts of purity and sanctity:

  • Quddus – The Absolutely Pure (used only for Allah)
  • Muqaddas – Sanctified (used for places like Bayt al-Maqdis)
  • Qadasa – To be holy/sacred

“The root conveys both the meaning of being free from defects (tanzih) and possessing perfect attributes (kamal)”

Meaning & Linguistic Breakdown

Root Letters: ق-د-س (Q-D-S) – Purity, Holiness, Sacredness

Divine Attribute: Allah is absolutely free from any imperfection, defect, or impurity. He is transcendent above all creation.

هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلَامُ

“He is Allah, besides whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection.” (Qur’an 59:23)

Hadith & Dua

سُبُّوحٌ قُدُّوسٌ رَبُّ الْمَلَائِكَةِ وَالرُّوحِ

Transliteration: Subbuhun Quddusun Rabbul-malaa’ikati war-Rooh

Meaning: “Glory and Holiness belong to the Lord of the angels and the Spirit.” (Muslim)

Purity of Heart

Seek to purify your intentions in all deeds, ensuring sincerity for Allah alone.

Dhikr & Remembrance

Recite “Subbuhun Quddus” in your morning and evening adhkar.

“Allah’s name Al-Quddus signifies His absolute perfection and transcendence above all creation. He is pure from any resemblance to His creation.”

— Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya