Malik-al-Mulk
Allah is Malikul-Mulk, The Lord of the Kingdom. He is the sole owner of all creation and with absolute authority can act in any manner, any time, and in anyway.
From the root m-l-k which has the following classical Arabic connotations: to possess, to own exclusively to exercise authority to command to have power over, command, reign to have dominion over, to have ruling power to have kingship.
Say, “O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand is [all] good. Indeed, You are over all things competent. (Quran 3:26)
And to Allah prostrates whoever is within the heavens and the earth, willingly or by compulsion, and their shadows [as well] in the mornings and the afternoons. (Quran 13:15)
Do you not know that to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth and [that] you have not besides Allah any protector or any helper? (Quran 2:107)
Say, ” Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the One, the Prevailing.” (Quran 13:16)
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Malik-ul-Mulk |
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Malik-ul-Mulk in Arabic |
مَالِكُ ٱلْمُلْكُ |
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Arabic root |
م ل ك |
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Malik-ul-Mulk, meaning in English |
Master of the Kingdom, the Owner of Sovereignty, the Master of Domination |
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Malik-ul-Mulk meaning in Urdu |
ملکوں کا مالک |
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Appearance in the Quran |
Once |
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Tasbeeh |
Should be recited regularly for rewards and blessings, to enhance one's resources and peace of heart |
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Asma Ul Husna with Similar Meaning |
Al-Malik |
Allah is Malik-ul-Mulk, meaning He is the only owner of the universe; He is the one who created it and it is with Him its ownership lies. He is the ultimate authority of the universe and all that lies within it. Malik-ul-Mulk comes from the Arabic root of م ل ك, words with connotations that mean to possess, own solely, have the authority and to exercise that authority, to command, to have power, to reign, and to have kingship.
The message and meaning behind the name are straightforward – Allah is Malik-ul-Mulk, meaning Allah is the only one who rules and possesses the ownership of everything around the universe, including human beings. He also has the ultimate authority to decide, command, and order the faith of the world and every creation in it. Although this name of Allah appears once in the Quran in its entirety, the root with which it stems appears 206 times in the Quran. Examples of these forms include malakat (possess), mulku (dominion), and al-malaa'ikatu (the angels).
Malik may also be a name used for people as it means "king." However, Malik-ul-Mulk is used for Allah only and His attribute of being the one and only Lord.
Allah says in the Quran: "Say: "O Lord of all dominions, You give whom it pleases You the kingdom, and You take away the power from whosoever You will; You exalt whom You please and debase whom You will. All goodness is Yours (entirely). Indeed, You have the power over all things. "(3:26)
Allah also mentions in Surah An-Nour: "For God's is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and the returning is to God." – (24:42)
Even in our daily prayers and supplications, we are reminded of Allah's attribute of being the "master" and "owner" of everything around us. This serves as a reminder that He alone possesses the power to make decisions about our fate, and with Him lies the final verdict.
"Maaliki Yawmid-Deen" / "King of the Day of Judgement" – (1:4)
This also serves as a reminder that our existence and worldly life are temporary. In today's world, it is easy to become swayed by worldly desires and become so engulfed in the luxuries of our world that we forget to focus on our religion and our ultimate goal to please Allah and follow his orders. Therefore, we must remember that at the end of the day, the life of the world for a human being is merely an illusion, and the ultimate ownership and kingship of our world, existence, and fate lies with Allah alone. So, we must focus on working towards the day of accountability.
Malik-ul-Mulk, similar to the rest of Allah's glorious 99 times, carries significance for the believers. It helps them remember that, ultimately, their existence must be centered around working towards a goal, which is the final day of judgment. Therefore, they must be mindful of the fact that one day, they will be questioned by Allah for everything they did in their worldly life.
Allah says in the Quran: "The day when they will come out (of their graves), with nothing of them hidden from God. Whose then will be the kingdom? -- God's, the one, the omnipotent." – (40:16)
Malik-ul-Mulk must also serve as a reminder for us to reflect upon the creation of Allah and how magnificently He has created everything around us. Once we step outside and are met with the sight of the ocean, rivers, greenery, and the moon, how can we not appreciate Allah and everything He has so perfectly created for us? Is that not enough of a sign for us to turn towards the right path and make our way towards Allah?
Allah is indeed the creator of everything that surrounds us. Could another human being or living thing create everything as perfectly as Allah has done so? You can recite Malik-ul-Mulk regularly in Allah's remembrance to gain blessings and rewards. Recitation of Malik-ul-Mulk can also help one live a happy and prosperous life and enhance his or her resources.
Allah Azzawajal says in the Quran: "Those who believe and find peace in their hearts from the contemplation of God: Surely there is peace of heart in the contemplation of God!" – (13:28)
The above-mentioned verse teaches the believers that merely remembering Allah (such as in dhikr) can help bring them peace of the heart and prevent feelings of sorrow and worry. Therefore, make sure to recite Malik-ul-Mulk regularly. Although there is no specific time one must recite their dhikr, it is encouraged to do so after every obligatory prayer. Reciting dhikr during the same time every day can help you make it a part of your routine and prevent forgetfulness. However, you can also do your dhikr during moments of solitude or while performing your daily dhikr. You can indulge in the remembrance of Allah anywhere and anytime.
Al-Malik is one of Allah's names with a similar meaning as Malik-ul-Mulk. Al-Malik stems from the Arabic root م ل ك, which has the Arabic connotations to possess, own, exercise authority, and have kingship and ownership. Al-Malik also reminds us that Allah is the absolute ruler and authority of the universe and everything in it.
Allah says in Surah Taha: "Exalted then be God, the real King; and do not try to anticipate the Qur'an before the completion of its revelation, but pray: "O Lord, give me greater knowledge." – (20:114)
Allah also says in Surah Mu'minoon: "Exalted then be God, the King, the Real. There is no god but He, the Lord of the glorious throne." – (23:116)
Al-Malik, similar to Malik-ul-Mulk, emphasizes Allah's ability to be the ultimate king, creator, and owner – reminding His creation to obey everything Allah has ordered for them if they wish to protect themselves from Allah's punishment when the day of accountability arrives. Moreover, since the authority and kingship of everything in the universe lies with Allah alone – one must also remember to stay humble and polite and not get carried away when he sees the temporary luxuries the world around him has to offer.