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