90 of 99 · Asma-ul-Husna
الْمَانِعُ
Al-Mani
"The Preventer" — the 90th of the 99 Names of Allah
Reflection
He withholds what would harm us, even if we begged for it.
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-Mani is one of these names.
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Frequently asked about Al-Mani
What does Al-Mani mean?
Al-Mani (الْمَانِعُ) means "The Preventer" in English. It is the 90th of the 99 Names of Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Islam. He withholds what would harm us, even if we begged for it.
How is Al-Mani written in Arabic?
Al-Mani is written in Arabic as الْمَانِعُ. The definite article "Al-" prefix means "The", so Al-Mani literally means "The Preventer".
Is Al-Mani mentioned in the Quran?
Al-Mani 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).