21 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الْبَاسِطُ
Al-Basit
"Yang Melapangkan" — the 21st of the 99 Names of Allah
Refleksi
Dia melapangkan yang sempit — rezeki, hati, dan cakrawala.
About the 99 Names of Allah
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Allah is described in the Quran and authentic hadith. Each name reveals an attribute of Allah: His mercy, might, wisdom, forgiveness, sustenance, and countless others. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred less one; whoever memorises them will enter Paradise" (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736). Al-Basit is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Al-Basit
What does Al-Basit mean?
Al-Basit (الْبَاسِطُ) means "The Expander" in English. It is the 21st of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. He opens up what was constrained — provision, heart, and horizon.
How is Al-Basit written in Arabic?
Al-Basit is written in Arabic as الْبَاسِطُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Al-Basit literally means "The Expander".
Is Al-Basit mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Basit appears in the wider Islamic tradition of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna), which are compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith. Not every name has a single Quranic verse citation, but they collectively describe Allah's attributes as revealed in Islamic scripture.
What are the 99 Names of Allah?
The 99 Names of Allah — Asma-ul-Husna (الأسماء الحسنى, "The Most Beautiful Names") — are the names by which Muslims describe and remember Allah. Compiled from the Quran and authentic hadith, each name reveals an attribute of Allah's essence, actions, or mercy. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said whoever memorises them will enter Paradise (Sahih al-Bukhari 2736).