Al-Matīn: meaning
Name of Allah no. 54 of 99 · The Firm
ٱلْمَتِينُ
Al-Matīn is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Firm". He is firm in His strength and never tires.
- Arabic
- ٱلْمَتِينُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Matīn
- Meaning
- The Firm
- Number
- 54
Explanation in Arabic: شديد القوة الثابت الذي لا يتغير
Al-Matīn in the Quran
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلرَّزَّاقُ ذُو ٱلۡقُوَّةِ ٱلۡمَتِينُ ﴿٥٨﴾
Inna Allaha huwa alrrazzaqu thoo alquwwati almateenu
Indeed, it is Allah who is the [continual] Provider, the firm possessor of strength
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. For example: Yā Matīn.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Matīn mean?
Al-Matīn (ٱلْمَتِينُ) means "The Firm". He is firm in His strength and never tires.
Where is Al-Matīn in the Quran?
For example in Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:58. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Matīn among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Matīn is number 54.