The Strength That Comes From Allah  | Allah's Names Ep. 22 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | Ramadan Series 2026

The Strength That Comes From Allah | Allah's Names Ep. 22 | Dr. Omar Suleiman | Ramadan Series 2026

Author: Yaqeen Institute March 11, 2026 Duration: 14:19

What does real strength actually look like?
The Prophet ﷺ said the strong person is the one who controls themselves when angry.

In this reflection, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the names Al-Qawiyy (The All-Strong), Al-Mateen (The Unshakable), and Al-‘Azeez (The Almighty)—revealing how Islam defines strength as resilience, self-control, and dignity rooted in faith.

From the meaning of “la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah” to the Prophet’s teachings on anger and restraint, this episode reframes strength as something deeper than dominance or display.

True strength is the ability to steady yourself in hardship, to lift others when they struggle, and to draw power from the One whose strength never fades.

Through these divine names, we are reminded that the believer’s strength comes not from ego or force—but from trust in Allah, control of the self, and honor grounded in faith.

00:00 What Real Strength Looks Like
00:42 The Three Dimensions of Strength
01:27 The Strong Person Controls Their Anger
01:57 “La Hawla Wa La Quwwata Illa Billah”
02:25 Strength in the Qur’an
03:12 Preparing the Ummah With Strength
04:11 Umar (RA) and Strength in Service
05:11 Al-Qawiyy: The All Strong
05:40 Al-Mateen: The Firm and Unbreakable
06:44 Strength Paired With Trustworthiness (Ameen)
08:01 Al-Aziz - The Almighty
08:52 Umar (RA) Enters Jerusalem With Humility
10:27 Honor Through Humility and Forgiveness (Hadith)
12:34 A Closing Du'a for Strength

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