What Al-Muqit means
Al-Muqit means the Sustainer who gives every creature the food and strength it needs, at the right time and in the right amount. Scholars also explain it as the One who watches over everything and has power over it (4:85). He also feeds hearts with faith and knowledge.
- Arabic
- الْمُقِيتُ
- Root
- ق و ت: food, sustenance
- Meaning
- The Sustainer
In the Qur'an
This name is mentioned in the Qur'an.
مَّن يَشْفَعْ شَفَٰعَةً حَسَنَةًۭ يَكُن لَّهُۥ نَصِيبٌۭ مِّنْهَا ۖ وَمَن يَشْفَعْ شَفَٰعَةًۭ سَيِّئَةًۭ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كِفْلٌۭ مِّنْهَا ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ مُّقِيتًۭا
Living by this name
Thank Allah for every meal and do not waste food. Pray: Ya Muqit, give strength to my body and faith to my heart.