Explanation: This is a munajat (intimate prayer) attributed to the ascetic Ibrahim ibn Adham. It describes the servant confessing his sins and seeking refuge in Allah's pardon alone,…
Hadith of the DayJumada al-Awwal 2, 1448
“Whoever performs the Fajr prayer in congregation is under Allah’s protection until evening.”
Muslim, Masajid 261
Name 80
الْبَرّ
Al-Barr
The One whose goodness and kindness are abundant.
ABJAD VALUE202
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of loving to do good and of goodness through one’s children.
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-Barr mean?
Barr means the One whose goodness is abundant and who treats His servants with kindness. The root of the word, “birr,” means goodness; birr in the sense of kindness to parents comes from the same root. This name declares that goodness is given without being earned.
In the Quran: Surah at-Tur, verse 28, says: “Indeed, He is the Most Kind, the Most Merciful.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Barr mean?
It means the One whose goodness and kindness are abundant. It expresses doing good regardless of what the servant has earned.
With what intention is the name Barr recited?
It is commonly recited with the intention of goodness through one’s children, good health and receiving kindness. It is also mentioned with the intention of kindness to one’s parents.
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