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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 16

الْقَهَّار

Al-Qahhar

The One who prevails over all things and holds them under His command.

ABJAD VALUE306
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of reining in the ego and being protected from oppression.

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-Qahhar mean?

Qahhar means the One who prevails over all things and always overcomes whoever opposes Him. Its form expresses intensity: His overpowering might is not a one-time thing but holds at all times and against everyone. In the Quran it mostly comes together with the name Wahid, showing that oneness also means absolute supremacy.

In the Quran: It occurs in Surah az-Zumar, verse 4, in the phrase “al-Wahid al-Qahhar.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Qahhar mean?

It means the One who prevails over all things and whose will cannot be resisted. It is the name that tells us the oppression of the oppressor will also come to an end one day.

With what intention is the name Qahhar recited in dhikr?

It is commonly recited with the intention of resisting the desires of the ego and being protected from someone who oppresses. The source gives no fixed number.

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