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البَاسِط
Al-Bāsiṭ Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Bāsiṭ
- Pronunciation
- Al-Baa-sit
- English meaning
- The Expander, The Enlarger
- German meaning
- Der Ausdehnende und Gewährende
- Turkish meaning
- Rızkı ve imkanları genişleten, ferahlık veren
What does Al-Bāsiṭ mean?
The One who expands and amplifies sustenance and mercy. He opens the hearts to joy and faith, and provides abundantly to His creation according to His wisdom.
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Bāsiṭ in dua?
Invoke 'Ya Al-Bāsiṭ' to seek spiritual relief, an open heart (Inshirah), and the expansion of lawful means and opportunities.
Reflection
Expansion (Bast) is a state that requires gratitude. Recognizing Allah as the source of relief helps a believer remain humble during times of ease and prosperity.
Source note
Complements Al-Qābiḍ. The Qur'anic reference supports the act of expanding/giving, but should not be treated as an unambiguous isolated name occurrence.
Traditional list basis: Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3507; Qur'anic action/attribute basis: (2:245)
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