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الْقَابِضُ
Al-Qabid
"Yang Menyempitkan" — the 20th of the 99 Names of Allah
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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-Qabid is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Al-Qabid
What does Al-Qabid mean?
Al-Qabid (الْقَابِضُ) means "The Restrainer" in English. It is the 20th of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. He withholds according to wisdom — sometimes the closed door is the mercy.
How is Al-Qabid written in Arabic?
Al-Qabid is written in Arabic as الْقَابِضُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Al-Qabid literally means "The Restrainer".
Is Al-Qabid mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Qabid 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).