What is the meaning of Allaah’s name al-Subooh?

Question: 11302

What is the meaning of Allaah’s name al-Subooh (the Glorified One)?

Answer

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah and his family.

Al-Subooh is the One Who is above all that is not befitting to Him and He is above all the shortcomings and (imperfect) qualities which are inherent in His creation.

Source:

Sharh Asmaa’ Allaah ta’aala al-Husna by Dr. Hissah al-Sagheer, p. 138

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