القادر

AL-QADIR

The One fully able and powerful over all things

Meaning and Explanation

Al-Qadir comes from the root ق د ر, meaning "to have power over, to measure, to determine." The name expresses that God's power depends on no external obstacle, instrument, or helper. In the Quran this pattern is attributed to God sometimes directly as "al-Qadir," sometimes as "qadir." Al-An'am 6:65 states that God is able to send suffering from above or from beneath one's feet; the verse uses divine power not as an isolated statement meant to frighten, but within a warning that also reflects on how communities fracture and turn on one another. Al-Ahqaf 46:33 recalls that the God who created the heavens and earth is also able to bring the dead back to life. Understanding the name Al-Qadir is not turning the statement "God is able to do all things" into a guaranteed outcome that removes human responsibility. Faith in divine power requires that a person not view their own power as absolute, not fall into despair when a situation seems impossible, and not abandon legitimate means. Prayer, medical treatment, work, legal support, safety precautions, and financial planning are not alternatives to one another. The servant does what is within their power and leaves the outcome to divine will and wisdom. This name is better understood when read together with Al-Muqtadir, from the same root, which shows how the meaning of power is emphasized through different Arabic patterns. Al-Qadir can also be considered together with Al-'Alim and Al-Hakim: God's power in the Quran's overall account is never power without knowledge, measure, or wisdom.

Traditional Note — Abjad Value

This name's abjad (letter numerical value) calculation is 305.

Letter-by-letter historical abjad calculation, excluding the definite article, over قادر: ق (100) + ا (1) + د (4) + ر (200) = 305. This value carries no religious obligation or guarantee of outcome.

This number is not a religious prescription or a guarantee of any outcome.

This Name in the Quran

6:37

States that God is able to send down a sign; the verse should be read in the context of people insistently demanding a miracle.

6:65

The phrase "He is able to send punishment upon you from above you or from beneath your feet" carries the al-Qadir pattern explicitly.

46:33

States that the God who created the heavens and earth is also able to bring the dead back to life.

Dhikr Counter

Historical abjad note: this name's abjad value is 305; reciting a specific count carries no religious obligation.

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Dhikr Tradition

Some sources describe reciting Al-Qadir when facing a situation that seems impossible or difficult, with the intention of recalling God's power, as a traditional practice; no specific count carries a religious obligation in this context.

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.

Understanding This Name

A concise reader boundary

Divine power should not be turned into a prediction that a requested outcome must occur. Prayer is meaningful precisely because the servant asks rather than commands. Responsible means, consent, and natural or legal limits remain relevant in human action.

Other Names

Al-Alim Ar-Razzaq

Frequently Asked Questions

Does God's ability mean every sincere request will occur in the requested form?

No. Divine power is unlimited, but the form and timing of response are not controlled by the person praying.

Sources

Prepared by: Kadir Özbek · Updated: July 13, 2026