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الْمَانِعُ
Al-Māni' Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Māni'
- Pronunciation
- al-MAA-ni
- English meaning
- The Withholder, The Preventer
- German meaning
- Der Zurückhaltende, der Schützende
- Turkish meaning
- Engelleyen, engel olan, koruyan
What does Al-Māni' mean?
The One who prevents or withholds. He protects His servants by blocking paths that would lead to their harm, and His withholding is an act of wisdom.
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Māni' in dua?
Invoke when facing temptation or when a door seems closed, asking Allah to prevent any outcome that is not good for one's soul.
Reflection
Reflecting on Al-Māni' helps build patience. We learn to say 'Alhamdulillah' even for the things we did not get.
Source note
Traditionally included in the well-known list. The cited verse supports the theme of withholding provision, but it is not a clear direct occurrence of the name 'Al-Māni'.
Traditional list basis; thematic Qur'anic reference for withholding provision: (67:21)
Not scholar-reviewed
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