Al-Mudhillالْمُذِلُّ
Transliteration: Al-Mudhil
Meaning: The Humiliator, The Abaser of the Proud
معنی: ذلیل کرنے والا، غرور کو توڑنے والا
Arabic Root: ذ-ل-ل (Dhalla) — to be humiliated, to be abased, to be lowly
Al-Mudhill is the One who humiliates and abases those who deserve it — the arrogant, the oppressors, and those who reject His signs. This name appears in the same verse as Al-Mu'izz (3:26), showing that both honor and hu...
Complete Meaning of Al-Mudhill
Al-Mudhill is the One who humiliates and abases those who deserve it — the arrogant, the oppressors, and those who reject His signs. This name appears in the same verse as Al-Mu'izz (3:26), showing that both honor and humiliation come from Allah alone. Al-Mudhill is not cruelty — it is divine justice. The Pharaoh who enslaved a nation was humiliated by drowning. Qarun who arrogantly showed off his wealth was swallowed by the earth. Abu Jahl who mocked the Prophet ﷺ died face-down in the mud at Badr. Allah's humiliation of the arrogant is a mercy to the oppressed and a lesson for the observers.
Benefits of Al-Mudhill
- 1.Reflecting on Al-Mudhill removes the fear of arrogant and powerful people
- 2.It brings comfort to those humiliated by others — the Humiliator of tyrants is on your side
- 3.Meditating on this name purges personal arrogance — it could be turned on you
- 4.It gives patience when enemies seem to be winning — their humiliation is coming
- 5.Used in dua for protection from the arrogance of oppressors
How to Do Dhikr of Al-Mudhill
Recite 'Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel' (حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ) — Allah is sufficient for us and the best Trustee — when facing arrogant oppressors. This is the dua the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used when facing persecution.
How to Use Al-Mudhill in Dua
Against tyranny: 'Ya Mudhill, adhil man yadhlimuna bi kibrihi wa sumatihi' — O Humiliator, humiliate the one who wrongs us with his arrogance and his tyranny. For personal protection from pride: 'Ya Mudhill, la tudhillni bi dhunubi wa la tudhillni bi kibri' — O Humiliator, do not humiliate me through my sins and do not humiliate me through arrogance.
Spiritual Lesson from Al-Mudhill
Al-Mudhill is the ultimate guarantor of cosmic justice. No oppressor laughs forever; no tyrant rules eternally. History is the record of Al-Mudhill's work — every Pharaoh drowned, every Nimrod defeated, every Abu Lahab humiliated. For the believer who is currently under oppression, this name is not theoretical — it is a promise.
Al-Mudhill in the Quran
وَتُعِزُّ مَنْ تَشَاءُ وَتُذِلُّ مَنْ تَشَاءُ ۖ بِيَدِكَ الْخَيْرُ
"You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand is all good."
Prophetic Tradition
"Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one, and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly will enter Paradise."
Al-Mudhill is name number 25 of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah. Understanding and reflecting on its meaning — The Humiliator, The Abaser of the Proud — is a means of drawing closer to Allah and entering Paradise through the promise of the Prophet ﷺ.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Al-Mudhill
Q1.What does Al-Mudhill mean?
Q2.Is Al-Mudhill mentioned in the Quran?
Q3.How does Al-Mudhill relate to Al-Adl (The Just)?
Name Information
🔗 Related Names
Understanding Al-Mudhill — A Complete Islamic Guide
Al-Mudhill (الْمُذِلُّ) is one of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (Asmaul Husna), meaning "The Humiliator, The Abaser of the Proud". This divine name falls under the category of Power & Majesty and appears 1 times in the Holy Quran.
Al-Mudhill is the One who humiliates and abases those who deserve it — the arrogant, the oppressors, and those who reject His signs. This name appears in the same verse as Al-Mu'izz (3:26), showing that both honor and humiliation come from Allah alone. Al-Mudhill is not cruelty — it is divine justice. The Pharaoh who enslaved a nation was humiliated by drowning. Qarun who arrogantly showed off his...
Arabic Root: ذ-ل-ل (Dhalla) — to be humiliated, to be abased, to be lowly
Al-Mudhill Among the Power & Majesty Names
The 99 Names of Allah are grouped into thematic categories that help Muslims understand and reflect on different aspects of Allah's perfection. Al-Mudhill belongs to the Power & Majesty category, which encompasses divine attributes related to Allah's absolute power, dominion, and majestic authority over all of creation.
Other Power & Majesty Names:
Al-Malik
الْمَلِكُ
The King and Owner of All
Al-Aziz
الْعَزِيزُ
The Almighty, The Invincible, The Most Honored
Al-Jabbar
الْجَبَّارُ
The Compeller, The Restorer, The Repairer
Al-Mutakabbir
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
The Supreme, The Possessor of Greatness
Al-Qahhar
الْقَهَّارُ
The All-Prevailing, The Subduer
Al-Qabid
الْقَابِضُ
The Withholder, The Constrictor
How Muslims Apply Al-Mudhill in Daily Life
In Prayer (Salah)
Muslims call upon Allah using Al-Mudhill in their daily prayers, especially when the specific quality of the humiliator, the abaser of the proud is most needed.
In Dhikr
Repeating "Ya Al-Mudhill" as part of daily remembrance brings the believer closer to Allah and invites the qualities associated with this divine attribute.
In Dua
The Quran instructs believers: "Call upon Allah by His Beautiful Names" (7:180). Using Al-Mudhill in dua aligns the request with the most appropriate divine attribute.
Continue Learning the 99 Names of Allah
Explore More Islamic Names
"And to Allah belong the most beautiful names, so call upon Him by them." — Quran (7:180)