Ash-Shakur
Ash-Shakur (الشَّكُور) is name number 35 of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma ul Husna). It means "The Most Appreciative". Ash-Shakur rewards even small good deeds generously and multiplies them. He appreciates the least sincere effort of His servants.
Key takeaways
- Ash-Shakur (الشَّكُور) means "The Most Appreciative".
- It is name number 35 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 Ash-Shakur mean?
Ash-Shakur (الشَّكُور) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah, the Asma ul Husna. It means The Most Appreciative. Ash-Shakur rewards even small good deeds generously and multiplies them. He appreciates the least sincere effort of His servants.
Reflecting on Ash-Shakur
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 Ash-Shakur - the most appreciative - 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 Ash-Shakur mean?
Ash-Shakur (الشَّكُور) means "The Most Appreciative". Ash-Shakur rewards even small good deeds generously and multiplies them. He appreciates the least sincere effort of His servants.
Is Ash-Shakur one of the 99 names of Allah?
Yes. Ash-Shakur is name number 35 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 الشَّكُور?
الشَّكُور is read as Ash-Shakur and means "The Most Appreciative" in English - one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.
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