What does the name Al-Matin mean?

"Al-Matin" means Allah, whose strength is utterly firm, unshakeable and unchanging.

Does Al-Matin occur in the Quran?

Yes. This name occurs in Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 58, together with the name Razzaq.

Al-Asma al-Husna

Whose strength is firm and unshakeable

Arabic

الْمَتِين

Transliteration: al-Matīn
Meaning: "Al-Matin" means the One whose strength is utterly firm, unshakeable and unchanging. The name "Qawiyy" points to the greatness of His strength, while "Matin" points to the constancy of that strength and the fact that it never weakens. His power neither tires, nor diminishes, nor is shaken by any force.

«Indeed, it is Allah who is the Provider (Razzaq), the Possessor of power and firmness (Matin).»

Explanation

Unshakeable firmness
"Matanah" is firmness and constancy. Allah's strength is so firm that neither fatigue nor weakness touches it. The Quran describes Him as "the Possessor of great power and firmness" (Adh-Dhariyat, 58).
A source of security
Faith in this name frees a person from fear and anxiety: a servant who stands behind Allah, whose strength is never shaken, finds true security. No event can overpower His might.

This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.

QuranSurah Adh-Dhariyat, 58
This verse states that Allah is Matin (possessor of firm strength).
Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Matin and its difference from Al-Qawiyy.

Other Names with closely connected meanings.

Common questions about this Name.

What does the name Al-Matin mean?
"Al-Matin" means Allah, whose strength is utterly firm, unshakeable and unchanging.
Does Al-Matin occur in the Quran?
Yes. This name occurs in Surah Adh-Dhariyat, verse 58, together with the name Razzaq.