الْمُقِيتُ
39. Al-Muqit
The Nourisher
Meaning of Al-Muqit
The One who provides nourishment and strength to all of creation. He supplies not just physical sustenance but also spiritual, intellectual, and emotional nourishment needed for growth and development.
Benefits of Reciting Al-Muqit
- Fosters a deep sense of reliance on Allah for all forms of strength and nourishment, not just physical food.
- Reciting 'Ya Muqit' over food is a way of asking for blessings and nourishment from it.
- It is beneficial for students seeking knowledge, asking Al-Muqit to nourish their minds with understanding.
Al-Muqit in the Quran
Mentioned once in the Quran: 'And Allah is ever, over all things, a Keeper' (4:85). 'Keeper' here is one of the translations of Muqit.
How to Make Dua with 'Ya Muqit'
To call upon Al-Muqit is to seek complete nourishment from the Ultimate Source. It is a plea for strength for the body, light for the soul, and knowledge for the mind.
For Physical Strength and Health
"'Ya Muqit, nourish my body and grant me the strength to worship You and fulfill my responsibilities.'"
For Spiritual Nourishment
"'Ya Muqit, my soul is hungry for Your remembrance. Please nourish my soul with Iman, my heart with tranquility, and my mind with wisdom.'"
For a Child Who is a Picky Eater
"'Ya Muqit, O Nourisher, please put blessings in this food and nourish my child's body with it so they may grow strong and healthy.'"
Frequently Asked Questions
They are very closely related. Ar-Razzaq (The Sustainer) often refers to the provision of sustenance itself. Al-Muqit (The Nourisher) often has a deeper meaning, referring to the provision of the specific nourishment needed for something to be maintained and grow. Ar-Razzaq provides the food; Al-Muqit ensures that food gives the right nourishment.
While physical nourishment is essential for survival, the most vital nourishment is for the soul. The soul is nourished by faith (Iman), remembrance of Allah (Dhikr), prayer (Salah), and knowledge ('Ilm). Without this spiritual nourishment, a person can be physically strong but spiritually dead.
The Arabic root also implies having power and control over something. The one who provides the nourishment for something also has complete power over it. So, Al-Muqit is the One who nourishes all things and therefore has complete control over them.
Quick Quiz
Question 1: The nourishment from Al-Muqit is:
Question 2: The name Al-Muqit has a meaning that is very close to:
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