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 71
الْمُقْتَدِر
Al-Muqtadir
The One who uses His power as He wills.
ABJAD VALUE744
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of determination and resolve.
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-Muqtadir mean?
Muqtadir means the One who actually exercises His power. Qadir conveys the existence of power, Muqtadir the use of that power. In the Quran it mostly occurs in the context of reckoning and recompense.
In the Quran: Surah al-Qamar, verse 55, says: “In the presence of a Sovereign, Perfect in Power.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Qadir and Muqtadir?
Qadir conveys power itself, Muqtadir the actual exercise of that power. One describes capability, the other its execution.
With what intention is the name Muqtadir recited?
It is commonly recited with the intention of resolve in one’s affairs and receiving one’s due.
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