What Al-Mughni means
Al-Mughni means the Enricher, who makes people rich and free from need. He found the Prophet (peace be upon him) in need and made him free of need (93:8). Wealth, contentment and freedom from depending on others all come from Him (53:48).
- Arabic
- الْمُغْنِي
- Root
- غ ن ي: richness, freedom from need
- Meaning
- The Enricher
In the Qur'an
The name itself is not in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is, as in this verse.
وَوَجَدَكَ عَآئِلًۭا فَأَغْنَىٰ
وَأَنَّهُۥ هُوَ أَغْنَىٰ وَأَقْنَىٰ
Al-Mughni is from the hadith list; the Qur'an uses its verb: 'He made you free of need' (93:8).
Living by this name
Pray: 'Allahummakfini bi halalika 'an haramika wa aghnini bi fadlika 'amman siwak', O Allah, let what is halal be enough for me instead of the haram, and by Your grace make me free of need of anyone but You (at-Tirmidhi).