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What is the difference between “Al-A’laa” and “Al-Azeem”? How does this compare with the definition of “Taa’la”, like in “Allah Subhana-wa-Taala”?
Question
Please help me understand this.
Answer
Al-A'alaa means 'most high' and 'lofty' and Al-Azeem means 'the greatest'.
The meaning of Ta'ala is similar to that of al-A'alaa referring to the loftiness of Allah and him being most exalted. Al-Azeem refers to the greatness of Allah Ta'ala in that He is the owner of all Power, might and strength and everything besides Allah Ta'ala is small and insignificant.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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