Al-Mubdiʾ: meaning
Name of Allah no. 58 of 99 · The Originator
ٱلْمُبْدِئُ
Al-Mubdiʾ is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Originator". He begins creation for the first time.
- Arabic
- ٱلْمُبْدِئُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Mubdiʾ
- Meaning
- The Originator
- Number
- 58
Explanation in Arabic: الذي أبدع الخلق من غير مثال
Al-Mubdiʾ in the Quran
إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ يُبۡدِئُ وَيُعِيدُ ﴿١٣﴾
Innahu huwa yubdio wayuʿeedu
Indeed, it is He who originates [creation] and repeats
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 Mubdiʾ.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Mubdiʾ mean?
Al-Mubdiʾ (ٱلْمُبْدِئُ) means "The Originator". He begins creation for the first time.
Where is Al-Mubdiʾ in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Buruj 85:13. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Mubdiʾ among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Mubdiʾ is number 58.