Al-Qadir
The Capable
Prophetic Traditions
مَا مِنْ مُسْلِمٍ يَدْعُو بِدَعْوَةٍ لَيْسَ فِيهَا إِثْمٌ وَلا قَطِيعَةُ رَحِمٍ إِلَّا أَعْطَاهُ اللَّهُ بِهَا إِحْدَى ثَلاثٍ إِمَّا أَنْ تُعَجَّلَ لَهُ دَعْوَتُهُ وَإِمَّا أَنْ يَدَّخِرَهَا لَهُ فِي الْآخِرَةِ وَإِمَّا أَنْ يَصْرِفَ عَنْهُ مِنَ السُّوءِ مِثْلَهَا
“No Muslim makes a supplication containing nothing sinful or involving breaking ties of kinship without Allah giving him one of three things: either his supplication is answered quickly, or it is stored for him in the Hereafter, or an equivalent evil is averted from him.”
This hadith shows that Al-Qadir always responds to sincere supplication, demonstrating His capability to grant in ways we may not expect.
Scholarly Insights
Al-Qadir determines all things with precise measure. His capability is not mere raw power, but power accompanied by perfect knowledge and wisdom in decreeing all matters.
Supplications
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ الْأَزْوَاجَ كُلَّهَا مِمَّا تُنبِتُ الْأَرْضُ وَمِنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَمِمَّا لا يَعْلَمُونَ
Subhana alladhi khalaqa al-azwaja kullaha mimma tunbitul-ardu wa min anfusihim wa mimma la ya'lamoon
“Glory be to Him who created all pairs, from what the earth grows, and from themselves, and from that which they do not know.”
Living With This Name
- 1
Trust that Allah is capable of answering your dua, even when all worldly means seem exhausted.
- 2
Accept divine decree knowing that Al-Qadir measured it with perfect wisdom.
- 3
When planning your affairs, do your best but rely on Al-Qadir for the outcome.
- 4
Reflect on how Allah's capability is evident in every detail of creation.