Muslims use this Arabic phrase mainly after reading the Holy Quran or a Surah. The literal meaning of Sadaqallahul Azim is Allah has spoken the truth, or Allah speaks the truth.
You can also recite the dua for Quran khatam after finishing reading the Holy Quran with Sadaqallahul Azim as part of Islamic tradition. This blog will discuss the meaning of Sadaqallahul Azim with examples. We will also discuss Sadaqallahul Azim in Arabic and with English transliteration and translation so you have a better understanding of this phrase.
Sadaqallahul Azim in Arabic
صَدَقَ ٱللَّهُ العظيم
Sadaqallahul Azim in English transliteration
Here is the English transliteration of Sadaqallahul Azim.
Ṣadaqa-llāhu-l-‘azīm
How to pronounce Sadaqallahul Azim?
Pronouncing Sadaqallahul Azim can be a challenge for Muslims who don’t know Arabic. Here is the easy pronunciation of Sadaqallahul Azim in pieces.
- Saa-da
- Kal-Lah
- Ul-Aazeeem
Sadaqallahul Azim English translation
Sadaqallahul Azim can be translated as ‘Allah, the Almighty, has spoken the truth.‘
Sadaqallahul Azim viariations
Here are the variations used for Sadaqallahul Azim.
- Sadaqallah ul Azeem
- Sadaqallahul Azim
- Sadaq Allah ul Azeem
- Sadak Allah al Azeem
Sadaqallahul Azim Meaning
Sadaqallahul Azim means ‘Allah has spoken the truth.’ However, the literal meaning of Sadaqallahul Azim can be understood by its use by Muslims.
The phrase is mostly used by Muslims after reading the Holy Quran or a Surah. Few Muslims also use this phrase after making dua after Salah. However, we couldn’t find a single Hadith transmitting the message of Sadaqallahul Azim after reading and completing a Quranic verse.
Sadaqallahul Azim in the Holy Quran
We have searched several Quran verses and found Sadaqallah in the following verses.
قُلْ صَدَقَ ٱللَّهُ ۗ فَٱتَّبِعُوا۟ مِلَّةَ إِبْرَٰهِيمَ حَنِيفًۭا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Allah has declared the truth. So follow the Way of Abraham, the upright—who was not a polytheist.” —Surah Al-Imran Verse 95
لَّقَدْ صَدَقَ ٱللَّهُ رَسُولَهُ ٱلرُّءْيَا بِٱلْحَقِّ ۖ لَتَدْخُلُنَّ ٱلْمَسْجِدَ ٱلْحَرَامَ إِن شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ ءَامِنِينَ مُحَلِّقِينَ رُءُوسَكُمْ وَمُقَصِّرِينَ لَا تَخَافُونَ ۖ فَعَلِمَ مَا لَمْ تَعْلَمُوا۟ فَجَعَلَ مِن دُونِ ذَٰلِكَ فَتْحًۭا قَرِيبًا
Indeed, Allah will fulfil His Messenger’s vision in all truth: Allah willing, you will surely enter the Sacred Mosque, in security—˹some with˺ heads shaved and ˹others with˺ hair shortened—without fear. He knew what you did not know, so He first granted you the triumph at hand. —Surah Al-Fath Verse 27
Explanation: From the verses mentioned above we can conclude that the meaning of Sadaqallah or Sadaqallahu is Allah has spoken or declated the truth.
Can we say Sadaqallahul Azim after reading the Quran or Surah?
Saying Sadaqallahul Azim after reading the Holy Quran has become a tradition in the Muslim world. Muslim kids and adults widely use this phrase whenever they finish reading the Quran.
Ramadan is the month where this phrase is used bluntly because more Muslims read the Quran and ask Allah’s forgiveness by reciting the forgiveness dua. Also, check out our articles on the best dua for Ramadan, the dua for breaking fast, and the Taraweeh dua.
Some Muslims scholars argue with the idea of saying Sadaqallahul Azim after reading the Holy Quran. They argue on the legitimacy of saying Sadaqallahul Azim after reading the Quran because it is not mentioned in any Hadiths nor practiced by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) or his companions (RA).
Furthermore, they label it as Bidhat or Bid’ah, which means adding something to Islam that was not practiced or preached at the time of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Their argument is logical because all of us know and believe that Allah wrote the Quran and that he is its protector. Then why would you say ‘Sadaqallahul Azim’ after reading the Quran when you know it’s his message?
Why would you say Sadaqallahul Azim —Allah spoke the truth when you know the Quran is the book of Allah? He is the creator of this universe and the skies and heavens.
Our Verdict: We believe that Muslims say Sadaqallahul Azim out of respect after reading the Holy Quran. And there is no harm in saying it as long as your intention is to give respect to the sacred text.
It is mentioned in the Hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim that ‘Innamal a‘malu bin-niyyat wa innama likulli imri’in ma nawa —Actions are through intentions’
Hadith: Narrated ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab: I heard Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) saying, “The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions, and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. So whoever emigrated for worldly benefits or for a woman to marry, his emigration was for what he emigrated for.” —Sahih al-Bukhari 1
Wrap Up
We have discussed the meaning of Sadaqallahul Azim in detail. We have also provided references from the Quran to explain its actual meaning with English transliteration and translation.
In the end, we discussed if it’s right to say Sadaqallahul Azim after reading the Holy Quran. We hope you will find this guide useful and that you will share its message with other Muslims. If you want to know about the true history of Islam, head over to the course section.
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