What is the meaning of "wa ta'ala jadduka" in supplication?
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The questioner:
The questioner says: It is mentioned in the supplication: "Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka,"
The Shaykh:
jadduka.
The questioner:
"wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk." What is the meaning of "ta'ala jadduka"?
The Shaykh:
"Ta'ala jadduka" means "Exalted is Your greatness." "Jadd" means greatness and wealth. "Jadd" is used for the father of one's father, but that is not the intended meaning here. It is used for wealth, power, and greatness. So the meaning of "ta'ala jadduka" is "Exalted is Your greatness." Yes.
The questioner says: It is mentioned in the supplication: "Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta'ala jadduka,"
The Shaykh:
jadduka.
The questioner:
"wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghayruk." What is the meaning of "ta'ala jadduka"?
The Shaykh:
"Ta'ala jadduka" means "Exalted is Your greatness." "Jadd" means greatness and wealth. "Jadd" is used for the father of one's father, but that is not the intended meaning here. It is used for wealth, power, and greatness. So the meaning of "ta'ala jadduka" is "Exalted is Your greatness." Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما معنى وتعالى جدك في الدعاء؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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