Explanation: This is a munajat (intimate prayer) in verse attributed to Imam al-Shafi'i. It calls to repentance, to lawful earnings and to balance in the face of worldly…
Hadith of the DayJumada al-Awwal 3, 1448
“The servant is closest to his Lord when he is in prostration; so make much dua in prostration.”
Muslim, Salah 215
Name 28
الْبَصِير
Al-Basir
The One who sees all things, from whom nothing hidden is concealed.
ABJAD VALUE302
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of insight and sound judgment.
Reciting a name as many times as its abjad value is a common custom; it is neither fard nor wajib. In the Dua Kitaplığı app's dhikr counter, this name comes ready with its target count.
What does Al-Basir mean?
Basir means the One who sees all things. His seeing does not depend on light, distance or any veil; what is in the dark and what is hidden are seen alike. Mentioned together with the name Sami', it declares that neither the servant’s words nor his deeds go unnoticed.
In the Quran: Surah an-Nisa, verse 58, says: “Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Basir mean?
It means the One who sees all things completely. It reminds us that what is done where people cannot see is also seen; this name is the foundation of sincerity (ikhlas).
With what intention is the name Basir recited?
It is commonly recited with the intention of healthy eyesight and of insight, that is, being able to see what is right. This is a custom; it is not an obligation established by a verse or hadith.
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