الْبَاسِطُ
21. Al-Basit
The Reliever
Meaning of Al-Basit
The One who expands and grants abundance of sustenance, mercy, and blessings to whom He wills. He relieves difficulties, expands hearts with joy, and opens up opportunities and provisions.
Benefits of Reciting Al-Basit
- Reciting 'Ya Basit' is highly recommended for those experiencing hardship or financial constriction, as it is a plea for relief and expansion.
- It helps to expand one's heart with joy and remove feelings of sadness, anxiety, and being 'closed-in'.
- Encourages a mindset of abundance and generosity, knowing that all expansion comes from Allah.
Al-Basit in the Quran
Not directly mentioned in the Quran, but the concept appears in verses like 'Allah extends provision for whom He wills and restricts [it]' (13:26). The name is derived from Hadith.
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Basit'
Calling upon Al-Basit is an act of profound hope, especially during difficult times. It is often paired with Al-Qabid (The Constrictor) to acknowledge Allah's complete control and to ask for relief.
During Financial Hardship
"'Ya Qabid, Ya Basit. You are the one who constricts and expands. Please expand my provision and grant me relief from this difficulty.'"
For a Heavy or Anxious Heart
"'Ya Basit, my heart feels constricted and heavy. Please expand it with Your light, fill it with joy, and remove this anxiety from me.'"
When Seeking Opportunities
"'Ya Basit, please expand the opportunities before me and open the doors to goodness in my career/studies/life.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
They are complementary names that represent the divine balance in the universe. Allah constricts and expands, withholds and gives, all according to His perfect wisdom. Experiencing both constriction ('qabd') and expansion ('bast') is part of the test of life and a means of spiritual growth.
During times of ease and abundance from Al-Basit, the proper response is immense gratitude ('shukr'). One should share their blessings, avoid arrogance, and remember that the same One who expanded their provision can also constrict it. It is a test of thankfulness.
No, it is comprehensive. Al-Basit expands sustenance (rizq), but also expands the heart with joy, the mind with knowledge, the chest with relief, and one's influence and opportunities. It refers to any form of opening up and relief.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: Al-Basit shows that Allah:
Question 2: The correct response to experiencing 'bast' (expansion) from Al-Basit is:
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