#92
النَّافِعُ
An-Nāfi' Meaning
- Transliteration
- An-Nāfi'
- Pronunciation
- an-NAA-fi'
- English meaning
- The Propitious, The Benefiter
- German meaning
- Der Nutzen Gebende, der Günstige
- Turkish meaning
- Fayda veren, hayır ulaştıran
What does An-Nāfi' mean?
An-Nafi' signifies that all true benefit and goodness originate from Allah. While the world provides means—like medicine or wealth—the actual benefit within them is a gift from the Creator.
How can I call upon Allah with An-Nāfi' in dua?
Invoke to ask Allah to make one's knowledge, time, work, and efforts beneficial and blessed.
Reflection
Reflection on An-Nafi' teaches us to seek 'wholesome' benefit. We should evaluate our gains not just by profit, but by their alignment with truth and divine pleasure.
Source note
Traditionally included in the well-known list. The cited verse supports the theme of expanding and restricting provision, but it is not a clear direct occurrence of the name 'An-Nāfi'.
Traditional list basis; thematic Qur'anic reference for provision and benefit: (30:37)
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