Al-Qayyum
Al-Qayyum (الْقَيُّوم) is name number 63 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The Self-Subsisting, The Sustainer of All". Al-Qayyum subsists by Himself and sustains everything else in existence. The whole of creation is upheld by Him.
Key takeaways
- Al-Qayyum (الْقَيُّوم) means "The Self-Subsisting, The Sustainer of All".
- It is name number 63 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-Qayyum mean?
Al-Qayyum (الْقَيُّوم) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The Self-Subsisting, The Sustainer of All. Al-Qayyum subsists by Himself and sustains everything else in existence. The whole of creation is upheld by Him.
Reflecting on Al-Qayyum
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-Qayyum - the self-subsisting, the sustainer of all - 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-Qayyum mean?
Al-Qayyum (الْقَيُّوم) means "The Self-Subsisting, The Sustainer of All". Al-Qayyum subsists by Himself and sustains everything else in existence. The whole of creation is upheld by Him.
Is Al-Qayyum one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Al-Qayyum is name number 63 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 الْقَيُّوم?
الْقَيُّوم is read as Al-Qayyum and means "The Self-Subsisting, The Sustainer of All" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
More names of Allah
Make the names part of your daily worship - with accurate prayer times, Qibla direction and the Islamic calendar.