Ar-Razzāq: meaning
Name of Allah no. 17 of 99 · The Provider
ٱلرَّزَّاقُ
Ar-Razzāq is one of the 99 most beautiful names of Allah (al-Asma al-Husna) and means "The Provider". He provides every creature with what it needs for its life and for its faith.
- Arabic
- ٱلرَّزَّاقُ
- Transliteration
- Ar-Razzāq
- Meaning
- The Provider
- Number
- 17
Explanation in Arabic: الذي يرزق جميع خلقه
Ar-Razzāq 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 Razzāq.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ar-Razzāq mean?
Ar-Razzāq (ٱلرَّزَّاقُ) means "The Provider". He provides every creature with what it needs for its life and for its faith.
Where is Ar-Razzāq in the Quran?
For example in Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:58. The verse is shown above with its translation.
Which number is Ar-Razzāq among the 99 names?
In the well-known list in at-Tirmidhi, Ar-Razzāq is number 17.