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 44
الرَّقِيب
Ar-Raqib
The One who watches over all things at every moment.
ABJAD VALUE312
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of being watched over and protected.
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 Ar-Raqib mean?
Raqib means the One who watches over and misses no moment. His watching is not for punishment, but for recording and protection. This name declares that a person is not alone even in the moments he thinks he is alone.
In the Quran: Surah an-Nisa, verse 1, says: “Allah is ever Watchful over you.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Raqib mean?
It means the One who watches over at every moment, who keeps vigil. In Sufism, the word “muraqabah” also comes from this root: the servant’s awareness of being under Allah’s watch.
With what intention is the name Raqib recited in dhikr?
It is commonly recited with the intention of feeling oneself and one’s family to be under protection and of not falling into heedlessness.
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