Al-Muqtadir
Al-Muqtadir (الْمُقْتَدِر) is name number 70 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The All-Powerful, The Dominant". Al-Muqtadir exercises His power with full command over all things. His decree is carried out exactly as He wills.
Key takeaways
- Al-Muqtadir (الْمُقْتَدِر) means "The All-Powerful, The Dominant".
- It is name number 70 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna).
- The name is one of Allah's beautiful attributes, used in remembrance (dhikr) and supplication.
What does Al-Muqtadir mean?
Al-Muqtadir (الْمُقْتَدِر) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The All-Powerful, The Dominant. Al-Muqtadir exercises His power with full command over all things. His decree is carried out exactly as He wills.
Reflecting on Al-Muqtadir
Muslims are encouraged to call upon Allah by His beautiful names and to reflect on what each one means for their own lives. Knowing that Allah is Al-Muqtadir - the all-powerful, the dominant - shapes how a believer trusts, hopes and turns to Him. The names are often repeated in remembrance (dhikr) and woven into supplication (du'a), ideally with the heart present and aware of the meaning rather than the tongue alone.
Common questions
What does Al-Muqtadir mean?
Al-Muqtadir (الْمُقْتَدِر) means "The All-Powerful, The Dominant". Al-Muqtadir exercises His power with full command over all things. His decree is carried out exactly as He wills.
Is Al-Muqtadir one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Al-Muqtadir is name number 70 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna), the beautiful names and attributes of Allah established in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
What is the meaning of الْمُقْتَدِر?
الْمُقْتَدِر is read as Al-Muqtadir and means "The All-Powerful, The Dominant" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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