Al-Mani' (الْمَانِع)
The Withholder, The Preventer
Linguistic Origins & Arabic Root
Root: م - ن - ع (M-N-A)
Etymology: Withholder, protector who shields by preventing harm.
Spelling & Pronunciation
Written: المانع — alif · lam · mim · alif · nun · ayn.
The article: Arabic mim (م) is a moon letter, so the lam of the definite article ال stays audible. The Name keeps its Al- form, unlike the fourteen sun letters, which absorb the lam.
Also written: Al-Mani, Al Mani' — all romanisations of المانع, which has no single official spelling in the Latin alphabet.
Mention in the Holy Quran
“Or who is it that could provide for you if He withheld His provision?”
— Surah Al-Mulk (67:21)
Spiritual Significance & Contemplation
When Al-Mani' prevents us from getting what we desire, it is an act of hidden mercy to protect our faith and character from unseen spiritual harm.
Translations in Multiple Languages
The Withholder, The Preventer
حکمت کے تحت روک لینے اور باز رکھنے والا
Yang Maha Mencegah Kemudaratan
Dilediği Şeylerin Meydana Gelmesini Engelleyen