The practice of Al Jabbar prayer is now on the rise among Muslims. Especially for those who are “hurt”. They believe that the Al Jabbar prayer can be an intermediary to “take revenge” on the person who hurt them. Is this really the case?
The Meaning of Al Jabbar
Al Jabbar is one of the names of Allah Swt in 99 asmaul husna. The meaning of this name is the Mighty One or the Strong One. Allah swt mentions this name in the Qur’an surah Al-Hasyr:
“He is Allah, there is no God but He, the King, the Most Holy, the Most Prosperous, the One Who grants security, the One Who maintains, the Mighty, the Powerful, the Possessor of all Majesty, Glorified is Allah from what they associate.” (QS. Al-Hasyr: 23)
Quoting Tafsir As-Sa’di by Ash-Shaykh As-Sadi (may Allah have mercy on him), the meaning of the name Al Jabbar in summary is the Most High, the Compelling One, the One who repairs the heart, and the One who repairs the weak.
Thus, it is not surprising that some Muslims believe that the Al Jabbar prayer that is practiced can “send retribution” against those who have harmed. Because, in their solemn prayers, they ask the All Mighty and the All Compelling.
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However, this prayer practice cannot be interpreted in a crude way to “avenge” someone to the person who hurt them. Instead, this practice will improve ourselves. This practice can be a healing tool for us to get a calm state of mind. Affairs with people who hurt us, it is the prerogative of Allah. We cannot control or force them with this practice.
Al-Harras rahimahullah said that Ibnul Qayyim rahimahullah explained the meaning of Al Jabbar, one of them:
“The essence of the meaning of Al Jabbar is to improve the condition of the slave by releasing him from hardship, and removing from him distress.”
Prayer Al Jabbar
Are Muslims encouraged to practice the Al Jabbar prayer? The answer is yes. However, not specifically only the prayer or remembrance of Al Jabbar, but all the names of Allah in 99 asmaul husna.
Abu Hurairah (radhiallahu’anhu) reported that the Prophet Muhammad said:
“Verily, Allah has ninety-nine names, aka one hundred less one. Whoever counts them will enter Paradise; He is Witr and loves the Witr.”
Based on the above hadith, Muslims are encouraged to remember and pray by mentioning the asmaul husna. Doing so will earn them rewards and forgiveness, as well as peace of mind and success in this world and the hereafter.
“To Allah belongs only the asma-ul husna, so supplicate to Him by mentioning them and leave behind those who deviate from the truth in (mentioning) His names. They will be rewarded for what they have done.” (QS. Al-A’raf: 180)
Prayer
هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِى لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْمَلِكُ ٱلْقُدُّوسُ ٱلسَّلَٰمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُ ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْجَبَّارُ ٱلْمُتَكَبِّرُ ۚ سُبْحَٰنَ ٱللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ
Latin: Huwal-lahuladhī lāilāhaillā huwal-malikul-qudūsul-salāmul-mu’minul-muhayminul-ʿazīzul-jabārul-mutakabiru sub’ḥānal-lahiʿammā yush’rikūna
Meaning: He is Allah, there is no God but Him, the King, the Most Holy, the Most Prosperous, the One Who grants security, the One Who maintains, the Mighty, the Powerful, the Possessor of all Majesty, Glorified is Allah from what they associate. (QS. Al-Hasyr: 23)
Zikr
يَا جَبَّارُ مُتَكَبِّرُ
Latin: Ya Jabbar Mutakabbir
Meaning: The mighty one who has all greatness.
The meaning of asmaul husna Al Mutakabbir means greatness, arrogance, and unconquerable. These attributes are only possessed by Allah, only He deserves to bear them, because He is the Greatest. These “clothes” cannot be worn by His servants.
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The Impact of Al Jabbar on Life
What is the impact of practicing Al Jabbar in our lives?
Protected from injustice
Practicing Al Jabbar prayer can be interpreted as building protection from any injustice or evil done by others. It also includes protecting oneself from slander and satanic temptations about worldliness.
Stronger heart
This practice can help us to stabilize our emotions and strengthen our hearts for the various trials that come our way. Practicing this prayer also means that we always remember the greatness of Allah, so that we can be more patient in facing difficulties.
A calmer heart
Remembering the greatness of Allah by practicing the prayer and remembrance of Al Jabbar, the heart will become calm and comfortable. In addition, our relationship with Him is also getting closer.
Ease of sustenance
Reading the prayer and remembrance of Al Jabbar while asking Him about the ease of sustenance, insyallah will open the door to sustenance from an unexpected direction.
Friends, besides practicing Al Jabbar, we can also do other things to protect against disasters and bring peace of mind. With what? Yes, giving alms. The virtues of charity have been mentioned in various sources including the Qur’an and hadith. For that, Friends, let’s fulfill alms to help others while bringing rewards as well as erasing sins!
