الرزاق
AR-RAZZAQ
The Provider of sustenance for all creation
Meaning and Explanation
Ar-Razzaq comes from the root for sustenance in an intensive form, emphasizing the continuity and comprehensiveness of providing for creation. This name appears in only one place in the Quran, verse 58 of Surah Adh-Dhariyat — and there it is paired with Al-Matin (the Firm, the Unshakeable). Commentators read this single occurrence as a sign not of the name's rarity in importance, but of the clarity of the message: the source of provision is one, and that source holds limitless strength.
Traditional Note — Abjad Value
This name's abjad (letter numerical value) calculation is 308.
Letter-by-letter abjad calculation (root "رزاق", excluding the definite article): ر (200) + ز (7) + ا (1) + ق (100) = 308.
This number is not a religious prescription or a guarantee of any outcome.
This Name in the Quran
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Dhikr Tradition
Some sources describe reciting Ar-Razzaq in moments of worry about provision, with the intention of trusting God, as a traditional practice; no specific count (including 308) carries a religious obligation in this context. This name does not mean abandoning effort and expecting provision through remembrance alone — the Quran generally mentions effort and trust in God together.
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
Provision from the One who needs none
Adh-Dhariyat 51:57–58 states that God does not seek provision from creation and names Him as the Provider, the Possessor of firm strength. Provision is therefore gift and sustaining care, not an exchange that enriches God. Human beings remain responsible for lawful work and fair distribution. Trust in Ar-Razzaq should weaken exploitation, because an employer or market is a means rather than the ultimate owner of another person's future.
Hope without a wealth formula
Dhikr through this name can accompany job searching, budgeting, and prayer, but no number of repetitions guarantees income. Poverty is not proof of weak faith, and wealth is not proof of divine approval. A responsible page directs readers toward practical aid, debt advice, and lawful effort when needed. It also asks those with resources whether they have become a means of provision for someone else.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will reciting Ar-Razzaq guarantee a job or financial increase?
No. The name supports worship and trust, not a guaranteed financial result. Lawful effort and qualified financial help remain necessary.
Sources
- Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), Kur'an Yolu Tefsiri (Zâriyât 51:58)
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam, "Rezzâk" maddesi
- Gazzâlî, el-Maksadü'l-Esnâ, Er-Rezzâk bahsi
- English Translation — Noor International Center (v1.1.2)
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam — Esmâ-i Hüsnâ — in Turkish
- Diyanet High Council of Religious Affairs — The 99 Names of God — in Turkish
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