Al-Qadir
Al-Qadir (الْقَادِر) is name number 69 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The All-Able, The Capable". Al-Qadir has complete power to do whatever He wills. Nothing is beyond His ability.
Key takeaways
- Al-Qadir (الْقَادِر) means "The All-Able, The Capable".
- It is name number 69 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-Qadir mean?
Al-Qadir (الْقَادِر) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The All-Able, The Capable. Al-Qadir has complete power to do whatever He wills. Nothing is beyond His ability.
Reflecting on Al-Qadir
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-Qadir - the all-able, the capable - 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-Qadir mean?
Al-Qadir (الْقَادِر) means "The All-Able, The Capable". Al-Qadir has complete power to do whatever He wills. Nothing is beyond His ability.
Is Al-Qadir one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Al-Qadir is name number 69 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 الْقَادِر?
الْقَادِر is read as Al-Qadir and means "The All-Able, The Capable" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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