What does the name Al-Musawwir mean?

"Al-Musawwir" means Allah who gives every being its own distinctive form, shape and characteristics.

Does this name occur in the Quran?

Yes. The name "Al-Musawwir" occurs in Surah Al-Hashr, verse 24; the verb of giving form is stated in Surah Ali 'Imran, 6.

Al-Asma al-Husna

Who gives every being its own distinctive form and shape

Arabic

الْمُصَوِّر

Transliteration: al-Muṣawwir
Meaning: "Al-Musawwir" means the One who gives every being He creates its own distinctive form, shape and characteristics. The very fact that living beings of the same species differ from one another, and that every face is unique, is a manifestation of this name.

«He is Allah, the Creator (Al-Khaliq), the Maker (Al-Bari), and the Fashioner of every form (Al-Musawwir).»

Explanation

The One who gives form
The Quran states, "It is He who forms you (yusawwirukum) in the wombs as He wills" (Surah Ali 'Imran, 6). The form, color and structure of every being is by Allah's decree.
The wisdom in diversity
The fact that billions of human faces differ from one another is not coincidence; it is a sign of the name Al-Musawwir. Reflecting on this name fills a person with wonder at the delicacy and diversity of creation.

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

QuranSurah Al-Hashr, 24
This name appears together with the names Al-Khaliq and Al-Bari in this verse.
QuranSurah Ali 'Imran, 6
This verse states that Allah forms a person in the womb as He wills.
Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Al-Musawwir.

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Common questions about this Name.

What does the name Al-Musawwir mean?
"Al-Musawwir" means Allah who gives every being its own distinctive form, shape and characteristics.
Does this name occur in the Quran?
Yes. The name "Al-Musawwir" occurs in Surah Al-Hashr, verse 24; the verb of giving form is stated in Surah Ali 'Imran, 6.