Al-Muqtadir: meaning
Name of Allah no. 70 of 99 · The Omnipotent
ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ
Al-Muqtadir is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Omnipotent". His power is complete and covers all things.
- Arabic
- ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ
- Transliteration
- Al-Muqtadir
- Meaning
- The Omnipotent
- Number
- 70
Explanation in Arabic: الكامل القدرة النافذ الإرادة
Al-Muqtadir in the Quran
فِي مَقۡعَدِ صِدۡقٍ عِندَ مَلِيكٖ مُّقۡتَدِرِۭ ﴿٥٥﴾
Fee maqʿadi sidqin ʿinda maleekin muqtadirin
In a seat of honor near a Sovereign, Perfect in Ability
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 Muqtadir.
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Muqtadir mean?
Al-Muqtadir (ٱلْمُقْتَدِرُ) means "The Omnipotent". His power is complete and covers all things.
Where is Al-Muqtadir in the Quran?
For example in Surah Al-Qamar 54:55. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Al-Muqtadir among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Al-Muqtadir is number 70.