Names of Allah
Name #19 of 99

ٱلْقَابِضُ

Al-Qabid

“The Withholder”

Quranic Reference: Surah Al-Baqarah 2:245

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Scholarly Explanation

The one who takes the provisions and souls, the one who gives provisions freely and gives [life to] the hearts - all of this in compliance to His wisdom and mercy.

“Who will lend to Allah a goodly loan so that He may multiply it for him many times? And it is Allah who takes and increases [your provisions] and unto Him you shall return.”

[al-Baqarah (2): 245]

“And they made not a just estimate of Allah such as is due to Him. On the Day of Resurrection His Hand will grasp the whole of the earth and the heavens will be rolled up in His Right Hand. Glorified be He, High is He above all that they associate as partners with Him!”

[az-Zumar (39): 67]

From “Explanation to the Beautiful and Perfect Names of Allah” — Shaykh as-Sa’di (d.1376H)

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“What has Al-Qabid withheld from you that you now realize was for your protection?”
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Prophetic Traditions

إِنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ الْمُسَعِّرُ الْقَابِضُ الْبَاسِطُ الرَّازِقُ وَإِنِّي لَأَرْجُو أَنْ أَلْقَى اللَّهَ وَلَيْسَ أَحَدٌ مِنْكُمْ يُطَالِبُنِي بِمَظْلَمَةٍ فِي دَمٍ وَلا مَالٍ

“Indeed, Allah is the One who sets prices, the Withholder, the Extender, the Provider. I hope to meet Allah without anyone among you claiming that I wronged them in blood or wealth.”

When prices rose in Madinah, people asked the Prophet ﷺ to fix prices, but he reminded them that only Allah controls provision.

Anas ibn Malik رضي الله عنه·Sunan Abu Dawud 3451
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Scholarly Insights

Al-Qabid withholds in wisdom, not in stinginess. When He withholds provision or ease from a servant, it is either a test, a purification, or a protection from what would harm them.

Al-GhazaliAl-Maqsad al-Asna fi Sharh Asma Allah al-Husna

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Living With Al-Qabid

  • 1

    When provision feels restricted, trust that Al-Qabid withholds only with wisdom and purpose.

  • 2

    Practice contentment during times of scarcity, knowing it may be a test or a protection.

  • 3

    Avoid panic when worldly means tighten—turn to Allah rather than unlawful means.

  • 4

    Understand that constriction often precedes expansion, just as difficulty precedes ease.

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