Al-Qabid القابض (The Restrainer, The Constrictor)

This Name of Allah azawajal can be seen in the Qur’an:

‘Who is the one who would give Allah a good loan so that Allah multiplies it for him many times? Allah withholds and extends, and to Him you are to be returned. ’ [2:245]

Al-Qabid is specifically translated here as Allah ‘witholding’. Looking into the tafseer of the Ayah, the first part of the loan mentions a metaphor. For example, when you spend for the sake of Allah azawajal. But you know that everything belongs to Allah azawajal. The fact that you give in Allah’s cause can mean that what you have given can increase or can decrease. But you must know that Allah azawajal can give you the ultimate prize of Jannat-al-firdous.

The root word involving Qaf-Ba-Daad can apply to more means which are:

To take with hand by actual touch/feel

To close

To grasp

To clutch

To seize

To contract/draw/collect together

To take possession

To contract the heart

This can be in reference to birds to contract their wings and take quick flight. There is also reference to life and death, light and darkness and abundance of rain which Allah provides to the earth.

In what language can you find translation and meaning that can all be applied which makes sense? The beauty of the language of the Qur’an alone is Allah’s miracles. All these translations can be applied and we can understand Allah azawajal more than ever.

Who better can give other than Allah?

Who better is a reply on giving and withholding when you’re in need of it more other than Allah?

It is truly none other than Allah azawajal

Personally, I know personally people are going through things in their live.

i.                     A broken heart. Allah holds your heart in His azawajal Hands. If you leave Him in your heart then anything in the world can be taken from you but your heart can never be broken again. Your belongs to Allah my beloved Ukhti and with Allah watching over it, I am sure that Allah will make your heart whole again.

ii.                    All the hardships at once.  My dear Ukhti, you may be going through so much at once right this minute but know that Allah will never put so much strain in your heart that you cannot bear. Trust in Allah, for Allah is always mending our hearts and healing our hearts through the constrictions. Allah has the ability to protect you from falling into the traps of the dunya. Allah provides you confidence that His azawajal Mercy is greater so don’t despair for Allah controls everything. Wouldn’t you want the Best of Planners to oversee all your affairs? So seek Al-Qabid

iii.                  Only wanted this one thing in this dunya. My dear beloved uhkti, Allah is Al-Qabid and He azawajal has truely withheld but the reason may be to protect you, the reason could be something better come along or it can mean your path into Jannat al fridous for your patience and diligence on the path of Allah azawajal. If you continue down this road, Allah azawajal will direct you to where you are supposed to be and what He azawajal has planned for you. So don’t give up, keep seeking and try all things. Because Allah is the Ever-Watchful and guiding you this very minute for your success in this world and hereafter. Be content with Allah’s decision and you shall have the richest heart in the world that has Allah as the only occupant of your heart,

Practical applications

a.       Give to charity for Allah provides you means and wealth.

b.       This name can be extended to Allah is protecting you from withholding something from you that may be wrong so seek Allah’s protection so trust in Allah azawajal

c.        Become a person who helps others to unconstraint their hearts. Remind them of Allah azawajal and show that Allah is already providing for them and that there is always a reward from having something withheld from them and for feeling the constriction in the heart.

There is much more to this name of Allah azawajal so keep researching, keep seeking and learn cradle to the grave. Aim to become beloved to Allah azawajal because it is Him azawajal that we shall return to.

Reference:

1.        http://wahiduddin.net/words/99_pages/qabid_20.htm

2.        http://www.onislam.net/english/reading-islam/understanding-islam/belief/allah/449808-al-qabid-al-bassit-the-withholder-the-extender.html

3.        http://www.suhaibwebb.com/relationships/withthedivine/al-qaabid-al-baasit/

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Your Potential

The Ummah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) contains talent, possibilities, motivatation, relentless, determination, awakened people and people ready to work for the cause of Allah azawajal (waiting for inspiration).
The Ummah needs to aim high and this means every single one of us needs to aim for our full potential.

 Ali ibn Abu Talib (RA) said, "May Allah have mercy on one Who knows his own value and did not go beyond the limits."

1) Set yourself realistic goals and insha'Allah you will achieve them. Allah azawajal has mercy on a person who knows the greatness of their potential and the extent of their ability. Allah azawajal allows them to reach their aim, goal and potential.

2) Motivate oneself and ask Allah azawajal to become a giant in the Ummah. There is always a few problems that are preventing us from achieveing. But if we know the problem then we can overcome that obstacle.

All individuals have fanatastic ideas but people rely on others to take the burden of the Ummah. So make the change and take the lead, yes it will be difficult on yourself but this will bring you closer to Allah azawajal inshaAllah. Another problem seen is that the Muslim Ummah lack role models. Yes, there are amazing role models out there e.g. Muhammad Al-Shareef. But, why dont you make a change and become the role model. Be the person that the next generation of young muslims look up too and inspire to be like. Another problem that we might face, is that we do not take action after we are motivated .

THE ADVICE

1) Make Dua to Allah azawajal

Make tremendous dua's whenever possible as it is our weapon as a believer.

- Ya' Allah make me a benefit to this Ummah

- Ya' Allah make me a giant in this Ummah

- Ya' Allah make me the highest achiever in my exams

- Ya' Allah you know my weaknesses, so help me overcome my weaknesses

- Ya' Allah make my speech beautiful

- Ya' Allah give me people to help

- Ya' Allah make me an Imam

- Ya' Allah make me someone who this Ummah can look up too

- Ya' Allah make me a Hafiz, an Alim, a Huja for the deen (someone who helps the people in need).

Ameen

2) Fill your heart with the Love for this Ummah

- Ya' Allah, if Muslims in the West are destroyed you will worship you,

- Ya' Allah, if there were no more Muslims in England, then who will worship you

- Ya' Allah strengthen this Ummah so we can worship you

3) Take on a Coach

This person will help you unlock your potential. The Prophet SAWS has Jibreel (AS) to teach him/ The Companions (RA) has the Prophet (SAWS) to teach them.

4) Keep Company with Righteous People

These people will help you in your emaan and they will encourage you to aim high enough, that is why it is essential to have a good circle of friends. You can study hard together, help on another and remember that Allah azawajal wants you to do well and the Ummah is waiting for you.

It si important to be thankful to Allah azawajal for the knowledge and that you must continue to be the best. Change yourself to become a better person and closer to Allah azawajal so that Allah's victory comes to you.

There is two aspects that you must consider:

i. KNOWLEDGE (the divine answer)

ii. ACTION (acting upon the knowledge, practical, achieveable and realistic goals for the Ummah)

Broadbase where all the different groups so you must be able to call out to average people do not specify. improve the ummah in four different areas:

i. Education and training of Ummah

ii. Enough youth and family service

iii. Services in the government

Imagine this question was asked t you...''What would you like to be the leader of in the Islamic state lead by a khalifah?'
Insha'Allah, I hope this inspires you to go forward and achieve your potential what ever it may be.
JazakAllah khayr for reading
Fi'amanillah