Al-Muqsit
Allah is Al-Muqsit, The One who is most fair and just. He recognizes and provides rewards beyond measure for the any good, however small. He is the The One who leads mankind to justice and harmony.
From the root q-s-t which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to act justly, equitably to do away with injustice to establish an equitable balance
Allah witnesses that there is no deity except Him, and [so do] the angels and those of knowledge – [that He is] maintaining [creation] in justice. There is no deity except Him, the Exalted in Might, the Wise. (Quran 3:18)
Say, ‘My Lord commands righteousness. Direct your worship straight to Him wherever you pray;
call on Him;
devote your religion entirely to Him. Just as He first created you, so you will come back [to life] again.’ (Quran 7:29)
Make a practice to stand for justice and do things righteously. You will accountable in front of Allah, and he will surely be pleased:
“O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is worthier of both. So, follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted.” (Quran 4:135)
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Al-Muqsit |
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Al-Muqsit in Arabic |
ٱلْمُقْسِطُ |
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Arabic root |
ق س ط |
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Al-Muqsit, meaning in English |
The One who is Most Equitable, Balanced, Just, Fair, and The Requiter, The Redresser |
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Al-Muqsit meaning in Urdu |
عدل و انصاف قائم رکھنے والا |
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Appearance in the Quran |
Does not appear in the Quran |
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Tasbeeh |
Recite Al-Muqsit 700 times after every prayer until the dua one wants to be fulfilled has been fulfilled. Al-Muqsit should also be recited to prevent distractions during prayer. |
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Asma Ul Husna with Similar Meaning |
Al-Adl |
Allah is Al-Muqsit – He is fair and just and provides His creation with the perfect balance and equity. Allah is aware of when someone is worthy of being punished for their sins and the evil they have committed and when someone is worthy of blessings and rewards for the good, they have engaged in and done in their lives.
Al-Muqsit is one of Allah’s glorious names that stems from ق س ط Arabic root. The root has connotations that mean to justify, provide equity, and provide a perfect balance in terms of fairness. Two of Allah’s other names have a similar meaning and context to Al-Muqsit. These include Al-Adl (the just) and Al-Hakam (the fair judge). These names shed light on Allah’s attribute of justice. It is no hidden fact that Allah has constantly ensured His creation that He will serve justice to the victims and punish the perpetrators, whether it is in the worldly life or the hereafter. Allah will hold every sinner and perpetrator of cruelty and evil accountable in due time and provide the victims with justice and rewards for their endurance. Allah says in the Quran:
“We shall fix the scales of justice on the Day of Resurrection so that none will be wronged in the least; and even if it were equal to a mustard seed in weight, we shall take it (into account). We are sufficient for computation.” – (21:47)
Since only 81 of Allah’s 99 names have been specifically mentioned in the Quran, there isn’t one recognized list for the remaining 19 times, and thus, different scholars and experts may have different criteria to recognize the remaining names to be included in the list. Al-Muqsit is one such name – it is not recognized by certain scholars such as Ibn Hazm and Ibn al-Wazir. However, other renowned scholars such as Ibn Arabi, Imam Al Bayhaqi, and Imam Al Ghazali have recognized Al-Muqsit to be one of Allah’s 99 times. There are several other verses in the Quran that emphasize Allah’s attribute of being equitable and just. Allah says in Surah An-Nahl:
“On the day when every soul will come pleading for itself, and every soul will be recompensed for what it had done, no one will be wronged.” – (16:111)
Allah also says in Surah Al-Imran:
“God is witness there is no god but He, and so are the angels and men full of learning. He is the upholder of justice. There is no god but He, the mighty and all-wise.” (3:18)
There are several lessons believers can learn from Allah’s glorious 99 times. Al-Muqsit teaches us an important lesson to be patient and behave in a civil manner even if someone has wronged us or put us in a situation that has brought hardship upon us. It is a fact that the worldly life is a test for the believers, and we were put on this earth to be tested. So, patience is an attribute we must integrate into our lives.
As for those who have been wronged by fellow human beings, indeed, Allah is the one who provides justice. Nothing escapes Him and He holds everyone to account. Therefore, Allah’s justice will be served whether it is in the life of this world or in the hereafter. Moreover, it should also serve as a reminder to Muslims to be wary of their actions. If they knowingly cause harm to others and indulge in evil actions of cruelty and unjustness – Allah will hold them accountable as well. Therefore, as Muslims, we must always remain just, humble, and respectful of others, including non-Muslims.
One should recite Al-Muqsit Muqsit 700 times after every prayer to help achieve a certain goal. For example, you wish to work towards the goal of buying a new home for your parents. In this case, recite Al-Muqsit 700 times after every prayer until you have purchased the new house. Reciting Al-Muqsit in kasrat also sharpens a believer’s focus during salah. Recite this dhikr to avoid distractions while you pray.
Include Al-Muqsit in your daily dhikr routine to avail the benefits of this beautiful dhikr. Say dhikr at the same time every day, preferably immediately after your five daily prayers to become regular. However, you can also do your dhikr during mornings and evenings or moments of solitude and self-reflection. Since there is no recommended time and place to recite dhikr, you can also do it during your daily chores or during traveling. Remembrance of Allah can be whenever one has time to gain blessings and rewards. Muqsit is also a popular name for Muslim boys. If you have a baby boy on the way, you can name your child Muqsit – after one of Allah’s names to gain blessings!
Al-Adl is one of Allah’s names that is very similar in meaning to Al-Muqsit – it stems from the Arabic root ع د ل, which has the connotations of being just and fair. Therefore, Allah is Al-Adl meaning just and fair. Al-Hakam is another one of Allah’s names with a similar context. It stems from the Arabic root of ح ك م. The root has the connotations of knowing the real nature of everything to pass a verdict and judgment. Al-Hakam means to be an impartial judge.