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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 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 38

الْكَبِير

Al-Kabir

The One whose greatness of Essence has no limit.

ABJAD VALUE232
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of increasing in knowledge and respect.

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-Kabir mean?

Kabir means the One who has no equal in greatness. The greatness of people is understood by comparison; the greatness of Kabir allows no comparison. Mentioned together with the name Aliyy, it declares that highness and greatness are united in the same Being.

In the Quran: Surah al-Hajj, verse 62, says: “He is the Most High, the Most Great.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Kabir mean?

It means the One whose greatness is limitless. Because He is above everything great, He cannot be measured by comparison.

With what intention is the name Kabir recited?

It is commonly recited with the intention of an awe-inspiring presence, respect and weight in one’s affairs. These choices are customs that took root in the old sources.

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