Al-Muqtadir
The All-Powerful
Prophetic Traditions
اللَّهُمَّ لاَ مَانِعَ لِمَا أَعْطَيْتَ وَلاَ مُعْطِيَ لِمَا مَنَعْتَ وَلاَ يَنْفَعُ ذَا الْجَدِّ مِنْكَ الْجَدُّ
“O Allah, none can prevent what You give, none can give what You prevent, and no wealth or power benefits anyone against You.”
Al-Muqtadir's power is absolute—no force in creation can oppose or resist His will.
Scholarly Insights
Al-Muqtadir is more intensive than Al-Qadir. It signifies the absolute, unlimited, and perfect power of Allah over all things. Nothing is beyond His ability and nothing can resist His power.
Supplications
لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
“There is no power and no strength except with Allah.”
Living With This Name
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When something seems impossible, remember that Al-Muqtadir has power over all things without limitation.
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Never feel hopeless—Al-Muqtadir can change any situation in an instant.
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Submit to Al-Muqtadir's will, knowing that His power is coupled with perfect wisdom.
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Draw strength from Al-Muqtadir during times of weakness and vulnerability.