Al-Asma al-Husna
Ar-Razzaq: meaning, transliteration and explanation
Who creates and provides sustenance for all living beings
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Arabic
الرَّزَّاق
- Transliteration
- ar-Razzāq
- Meaning
- "Ar-Razzaq" means the One who creates sustenance for all creation and delivers it to them. Sustenance is not only food: health, knowledge, faith, air and every kind of blessing are included in sustenance. The sustenance of every creature that moves on the earth belongs to Allah.
In the Quran
«Indeed, it is Allah who is the Provider (Ar-Razzaq), Possessor of great strength and might.»
Surah Adh-Dhariyat, 58Explanation
The sustenance of every living being is from Him
The Quran states, "There is no creature on earth but that its sustenance depends on Allah" (Surah Hud, 6). From the smallest insect to human beings, He provides everyone's sustenance.
Trust in Allah and effort
Faith in this name frees a person from anxiety over sustenance, while also encouraging them to work through lawful means to earn a livelihood. Allah creates sustenance, but seeking it is the servant's duty.
Sources
This page is based on Quran verses and authentic hadith sources.
This verse clearly states that Allah is Ar-Razzaq.
- QuranSurah Hud, 6
This verse states that the sustenance of every creature belongs to Allah.
- Classical sourceTDV İslam Ansiklopedisi, "Esmâ-i hüsnâ"
Academic source for the explanation of the name Ar-Razzaq.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Name.
What does the name Ar-Razzaq mean?
"Ar-Razzaq" means Allah who creates sustenance for all living beings and delivers it to them. Sustenance includes food, health, knowledge and every kind of blessing.Is it right to be anxious about sustenance?
Faith in this name eases anxiety over sustenance: Allah provides it. But this does not mean abandoning effort: seeking sustenance through lawful means is the servant's duty.