What Al-Khaliq means
Al-Khaliq means the Creator who brings things into being from nothing and decides their measure. The sky, the earth, every person, animal and tiny particle were created by Him alone. No one else can create even a fly (22:73). His creation shows His knowledge, power and wisdom.
- Arabic
- الْخَالِقُ
- Root
- خ ل ق: creating
- Meaning
- The Creator
In the Qur'an
This name is mentioned in the Qur'an.
هُوَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلْخَٰلِقُ ٱلْبَارِئُ ٱلْمُصَوِّرُ ۖ لَهُ ٱلْأَسْمَآءُ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ ۚ يُسَبِّحُ لَهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ
ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّكُمْ ۖ لَآ إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ خَٰلِقُ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ فَٱعْبُدُوهُ ۚ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ وَكِيلٌۭ
Living by this name
Look at the world around you and think about the One who made it; this increases faith. Pray: Ya Khaliq, You created me, so guide me to the purpose You created me for.