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القَابِض
Al-Qābiḍ Meaning
- Transliteration
- Al-Qābiḍ
- Pronunciation
- Al-Kaa-bid
- English meaning
- The Withholder, The Constrictor
- German meaning
- Der Verknapper und Zurückhaltende
- Turkish meaning
- Dilediğine darlık veren, rızkı ve ruhları kabzeden
What does Al-Qābiḍ mean?
The One who withholds or restricts sustenance, hearts, or souls according to His divine wisdom. He is the one who takes the souls at the time of death.
How can I call upon Allah with Al-Qābiḍ in dua?
Invoke 'Ya Al-Qābiḍ' during times of spiritual or material hardship to seek patience and the understanding that after every constriction comes ease.
Reflection
Constriction in life is not a sign of abandonment, but a call to patience and trust. It reminds the believer that true control lies solely with the Creator.
Source note
Traditionally understood together with Al-Bāsiṭ. The Qur'anic reference supports the act of withholding/constricting, 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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