Majlis 72: "What is the meaning and deep wisdom in the proclamation of Allaho Akbar?" - Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS

In every Azaan, Iqamat and Namaaz we say “Allaho Akbar.” Literally, we attest that “God is greater.” What does this mean? Why do we proclaim Allaho Akbar so frequently?

Saying something ‘is greater’ entails that there is a smaller version – but there is no ‘smaller’ God. And God has no likeness, so what is Allah greater than?

Our Awliya’ Kiraam have instructed us that namaaz can only be started by proclaiming Allaho Akbar, and without this namaaz is not valid. What is the reason for this?

Syedna TUS answers these questions in this Majlis, the 72nd in the Majalis al Hikma series.