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Dua Kitaplığı Duas, Salawat and Dhikr

E.g. dua for healing, salawat, morning dhikr

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Dua of the DayOctober 14, 2026
Munajat of Imam al-Shafi’i

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 33

الْحَلِيم

Al-Halim

The Forbearing, who is not hasty in punishment and deals gently.

ABJAD VALUE88
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of anger subsiding and of patience.

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-Halim mean?

Halim means the One who is not hasty in punishment and deals gently. That He does not respond immediately, although He has the power to, is described by this name; it is the time granted for the servant to repent. In the Quran it mostly comes together with Ghafur.

In the Quran: Surah al-Baqarah, verse 235, says: “Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Forbearing.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Halim mean?

It means the Gentle One, who is not hasty in punishing. That the consequence of a sin is not given immediately is not impunity but the granting of a respite.

With what intention is the name Halim recited in dhikr?

It is commonly recited with the intention of overcoming anger and being able to be patient. There is no binding number.

Nearby names

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