Al-Māniʿ: meaning
Name of Allah no. 90 of 99 · The Preventer
ٱلْمَانِعُ
Al-Māniʿ is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Preventer". He prevents what He wills, to protect His servants. What He withholds no one can give. The name is in at-Tirmidhi's list.
- Arabic
- ٱلْمَانِعُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Māniʿ
- Meaning
- The Preventer
- Number
- 90
Explanation in Arabic: الذي يمنع ما يشاء لحكمة يعلمها
Calling upon Allah by this name
Allah says: "And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing" (Quran 7:180). In supplication you call upon Allah by the name that suits your need.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Māniʿ mean?
Al-Māniʿ (ٱلْمَانِعُ) means "The Preventer". He prevents what He wills, to protect His servants. What He withholds no one can give. The name is in at-Tirmidhi's list.
Where is Al-Māniʿ in the Quran?
The name does not occur word for word in the Quran. It belongs to the well-known list of the 99 names in at-Tirmidhi.
Which number is Al-Māniʿ among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Māniʿ is number 90.