الْمَلِكُ
The King / Eternal Lord
Al-Malik
The King / Eternal Lord
The absolute sovereign of all visible and invisible realms, whose dominion requires no subjects and whose authority is without limit.
Haşr 59:23
Virtue
Al-Malik proclaims that Allah is the true and sole owner of all that exists, the absolute sovereign whose dominion encompasses every atom of the heavens and the earth. The servant who reflects on this name recognizes the impermanence of worldly status and wealth, surrendering only to the One who truly owns all things. Invoking Al-Malik cleanses the heart of arrogance and greed, and instills a sincere trust in the only enduring authority.
Related Hadith
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'On the Day of Resurrection, Allah will seize the earth and roll up the heavens with His right hand. Then He will say: "I am the King—where are the kings of the earth?"'
[Buhârî, Tevhîd, no. 7382]
