Al-Qadir (الْقَادِر)
The All-Capable
Linguistic Origins & Arabic Root
Root: ق - د - ر (Q-D-R)
Etymology: Capable, omnipotent, executing decrees according to measure.
Same root: the root ق - د - ر (Q-D-R) also gives Al-Muqtadir.
Spelling & Pronunciation
Written: القادر — alif · lam · qaf · alif · dal · ra.
The article: Arabic qaf (ق) 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 Qadir — all romanisations of القادر, which has no single official spelling in the Latin alphabet.
Mention in the Holy Quran
“Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah (2:20)
Spiritual Significance & Contemplation
Al-Qadeer has the power to manifest anything He wills. No obstacle in heaven or earth can thwart His decree.
Translations in Multiple Languages
The All-Capable
ہر چیز پر کامل قدرت رکھنے والا
Yang Maha Kuasa atas Segala Hal
Her Şeye Gücü Yeten