The Most Exalted

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المتعالي
The Most Exalted
The One exalted beyond every resemblance to created beings

Updated on 13 August 2026 at 4:39 AM

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The Most Exalted is one of the 99 beautiful names of Allah. Its meaning: The One exalted beyond every resemblance to created beings.

How to pronounce the name The Most Exalted

To pronounce the name The Most Exalted in Arabic, we say: Al-Muta'ali.

It is written in Arabic: المتعالي.

Origin and breakdown of The Most Exalted

From the Arabic root ع-ل-و ('-l-w, height and exaltation), مُتَعَالِي (muta'ali) is the Form VI active participle, denoting supreme transcendence.

Meaning and importance of The Most Exalted

The Name “The Most Exalted” means: The One exalted beyond every resemblance to created beings. It affirms a perfection belonging to Allah without defect, limit, or resemblance to creation. In al-Ghazali’s perspective, the believer never claims to share the divine attribute in its reality; instead, the Name gives an orientation suited to the condition of a servant.

Meditating on this Name calls the believer to raise aspiration above the passions while remaining humble toward creation. Knowledge of the Name thereby becomes worship, refinement of character, and trust in Allah alone.

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

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