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Dua Kitaplığı Duas, Salawat and Dhikr

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Dua of the DayOctober 13, 2026
Munajat of Ibrahim ibn Adham

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 12

الْخَالِق

Al-Khaliq

The One who creates from nothing and determines all things.

ABJAD VALUE731
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of blessing when starting a new undertaking.

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-Khaliq mean?

Khaliq means the One who brings into existence from nothing and determines all things according to a measure. The root of the word also carries the meaning “to measure out”; creation is not random but follows a determined measure. Together with the names Bari' and Musawwir, it describes the three stages of creation: determining, bringing into existence and giving form.

In the Quran: It occurs in Surah al-Hashr, verse 24, together with the names Bari' and Musawwir.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Khaliq and Bari'?

Khaliq is the One who determines creation and sets its measure; Bari' is the One who brings that determination into existence flawlessly; and Musawwir is the One who gives form and shape to what exists. In Surah al-Hashr, verse 24, these three are mentioned in order.

With what intention is the name Khaliq recited?

It is commonly recited with the intention of affairs becoming easier and of finding a way out of hardship. The source gives no fixed number.

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