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Al-Muqit: meaning, transliteration and explanation
The one who provides sustenance to every living being and watches over all things
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Arabic
الْمُقِيت
- Transliteration
- al-Muqīt
- Meaning
- Al-Muqit means the one who gives every living being its needed sustenance and provision, while also watching over and guarding all things. The word's root carries both the meaning of "providing sustenance (qut)" and "watching, having power over." Thus this name conveys both Allah's providing of sustenance and His mastery over all things.
In the Quran
«...Allah is ever, over all things, a Watcher (Muqit).»
Surah An-Nisa, 85Explanation
The one who provides sustenance and watches over
Food suited to every creature's body, and spiritual sustenance suited to every soul, are by Allah's decree. Muqit also conveys being a witness over and having power over every matter (An-Nisa, 85).
Its relation to Ar-Razzaq
Muqit is close to the name Ar-Razzaq in providing sustenance; but Muqit places more emphasis on giving the needed measure of sustenance and watching over it. Both show Allah's care.
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
- QuranSurah An-Nisa, 85
Allah's being Al-Muqit (the one who watches over all things and repays) is stated in this verse.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the two meanings of Muqit (sustenance and watching over).
Related Names
Other Names with closely connected meanings.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Al-Muqit mean?
Al-Muqit means Allah who gives every living being its needed sustenance, while also watching over and having power over all things.Does Al-Muqit differ from Ar-Razzaq?
They are close: Razzaq emphasizes providing sustenance generally, while Muqit emphasizes giving the needed measure of sustenance and watching over it.