Al-Muqtadir: meaning, transliteration and explanation

Explanation

1. 1

   Irresistible might

   The Quran recalls the destruction of past tyrannical nations with this name: "...with the seizure of the All-Powerful (Al-Muqtadir)" (Al-Qamar, 42). No power can stand against Allah's command.

2. 2

   Everything rests in His power

   The Quran says: "...your Lord is All-Powerful (Muqtadir) over everything" (Al-Kahf, 45). All the powers of the world are nothing beside His might; this is a warning to the tyrant and a comfort to the wronged.

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

• QuranSurah Al-Qamar, 42

  Allah's being All-Powerful (Al-Muqtadir) is stated in this verse.

• QuranSurah Al-Kahf, 45

  Allah's being All-Powerful (Al-Muqtadir) over everything occurs in this verse.

• Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"

  Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Muqtadir.

Other Names with closely connected meanings.

• Al-Qadir

  The All-Powerful, possessor of absolute might

• Al-Aziz

  Possessor of invincible might and honor, who prevails over all things