الملك
AL-MALIK
The absolute Sovereign and Owner of all dominion
Meaning and Explanation
Al-Malik means the true and absolute Owner of the heavens, the earth, and everything within them — a Sovereign who rules with no partner or equal. Unlike a human king's title, this ownership is neither borrowed nor temporary; everything exists by His creation and will, and returns to Him. In the Quran, this name is most prominent in the context of the Day of Judgment — a reminder that on that day every temporary, worldly dominion will vanish and only God's sovereignty will remain.
The name derives from the root م ل ك (dominion/sovereignty); the related word "malakut" from the same root describes God's unseen, absolute realm of sovereignty.
Abjad Value
This name's abjad (letter numerical value) calculation is 90.
Letter-by-letter abjad calculation (root "ملك"): م (40) + ل (30) + ك (20) = 90.
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Dhikr Tradition
Some sources describe reciting this name, with the intention of loosening attachment to worldly status and dominion and recalling that true sovereignty belongs to God alone, as a traditional recommendation; tying it to a specific count or time carries no religious obligation.
Remembrance (dhikr) through the beautiful names is a foundational act of worship in Islam. However, reciting a name a specific number of times (based on its abjad value) or at a specific day/time carries no religious obligation, and scholars are not unanimous on this point — some accept it as a traditional practice, others hold it has no basis in the primary sources. The information on this page does not constitute religious ruling.
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