Allah ﷻ in Islam: A Quran-Centric Approach (7) إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
English: Indeed, Allah is over all things Powerful.
Hebrew: אכן, אללה הוא כל-יכול (Achen, Allah hu kol-yachol)
Etymology and Linguistic
The word قَدِيرٌ (Qadeer) comes from the root ق-د-ر (Q-D-R), which conveys meanings of absolute power, complete authority, and perfect ability. It signifies the One who decrees and executes all matters with full control and wisdom.
This root appears frequently in the Quran:
- قَدِيرٌ (Qadeer) — mentioned 50 times
- قَادِرٌ (Qaadir) — mentioned 14 times
- القَادِرُ (Al-Qaadir) — one of Allah’s 99 Beautiful Names
Unlike human power, which is limited and subject to weakness, Allah’s power is absolute, eternal, and boundless.
Spiritual Reflection
Allah ﷻ emphasizes His supreme power in the Quran:
❝ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ ❞
"Indeed, Allah is over all things Powerful." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:20)
This verse reminds us that nothing is beyond Allah’s ability—whether it is creating the universe, resurrecting the dead, or answering the call of a struggling soul.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"O Allah, none can withhold what You give, and none can give what You withhold, and the wealth of the wealthy does not avail him against You." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
This Hadith reinforces that all power and control belong solely to Allah—whatever He wills happens, and whatever He does not will cannot occur.
Relevance to Today
Recognizing Allah as القَادِرُ transforms how we face life’s challenges:
- In hardship: Remember that Allah is capable of changing any situation in an instant. No difficulty is beyond His power.
- In moments of despair: Trust that Allah can bring ease from where you least expect.
- In dua (supplication): Pray with conviction, knowing that you are asking the One who is fully capable of granting all things.
No matter how overwhelming life seems, Allah’s power encompasses everything—from the vast cosmos to the tiniest atom, and He controls it all with wisdom and mercy.
Conclusion
إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ is more than a statement—it is an invitation to trust, hope, and rely on the One whose power is absolute.
When you feel weak, lost, or powerless, remind yourself: Nothing is impossible for القَادِرُ.
What’s stopping you from placing your full trust in Him today?
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