Al-Quddus
The Most Holy
What does Al-Quddus mean?
Al-Quddus is commonly translated as “The Most Holy.” This short English rendering is a learning aid; the full depth of a divine name cannot be contained in one translation.
Reflecting on this name
Learning Al-Quddus invites a believer to remember Allah through the meaning “The Most Holy.” Approach the name with humility, connect it with Quranic study and reliable scholarship, and let that understanding deepen sincere worship and good character.
Using the beautiful names in dua
Allah’s beautiful names may be used respectfully when making dua. Choose a name whose meaning suits your prayer, praise Allah with it, and ask with sincerity. Avoid treating a name as a guaranteed formula or assigning unsupported promises to a fixed number of repetitions.