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 36
الشَّكُور
Ash-Shakur
The One who rewards a little good with much.
ABJAD VALUE526
RECITED WITH THE INTENTION OFRecited with the intention of increasing in gratitude and of blessings continuing.
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 Ash-Shakur mean?
Shakur means the One who rewards a small deed with much. When gratitude (shukr) goes from a person to Allah, it means thanks; when it goes from Allah to the servant, it means reward. This name declares that even a small good deed will not go unrewarded.
In the Quran: Surah Fatir, verse 30, says: “He is Most Forgiving, Most Appreciative.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Shakur mean?
It means the One who accepts the servant’s small deeds and rewards them abundantly. Allah’s “gratitude” means His rewarding the servant’s good deeds.
With what intention is the name Shakur recited in dhikr?
It is commonly recited with the intention of not forgetting to be grateful and of blessings being increased.
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