What does the name Ar-Raqib mean?

Ar-Raqib means Allah who constantly watches over His creation, observes every state, and lets nothing escape His notice.

What does muraqaba mean?

Muraqaba is a person living with the awareness of being constantly observed by Allah; this awareness directs him to behave rightly even in private.

Al-Asma al-Husna

The one who constantly watches over and observes everything

Arabic

الرَّقِيب

Transliteration: ar-Raqīb
Meaning: Ar-Raqib means the one who constantly watches over His creation, observes every state, and lets nothing escape His notice. His watching is uninterrupted; both hidden intent and open deed are under His observation. This name calls a person to live always aware that he is in Allah's presence.

«...I was a witness over them as long as I was among them; but when You took me up, You were the Observer (Raqib) over them.»

Explanation

Constant observation
The Quran states: "Indeed Allah is ever, over you, an Observer (Raqib)" (An-Nisa, 1). Even if a person thinks he is alone, he is never outside observation; every moment of his is known to Allah.
Awareness of muraqaba
Faith in this name creates in a person muraqaba: the awareness of being constantly observed by Allah. This awareness directs a person to behave rightly both in private and in public, and to keep his intention pure.

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

QuranSurah Al-Maidah, 117
Allah's being Raqib (the Observer) occurs in this verse, in the words of Isa.
QuranSurah An-Nisa, 1
Allah's being an Observer over people is stated in this verse.
Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Raqib.

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Common questions about this Name.

What does the name Ar-Raqib mean?
Ar-Raqib means Allah who constantly watches over His creation, observes every state, and lets nothing escape His notice.
What does muraqaba mean?
Muraqaba is a person living with the awareness of being constantly observed by Allah; this awareness directs him to behave rightly even in private.