Also known as: Al Malik meaning · Ya Malik · Al Malik name of Allah
اَلْمَلِكُ
The King.
Al-Malik
Reference
This Name occurs in the Qur'an, in Sūrat al-Muʾminūn (23:116):
- Qur'an 23:116
Explanation
Al-Malik comes from the root m-l-k and means the king, the sovereign who rules. In the verse it is joined with al-Ḥaqq, the True, in the words: So exalted is Allah, the True King. The verse then goes on to say that there is no god except Him, the Lord of the Noble Throne. In this way the Name appears beside the declaration of His oneness and His lordship of the Throne.
Questions and answers
What does Al-Malik mean?
Al-Malik is a Name of Allah meaning the King, the Sovereign who rules. It comes from the root m-l-k.
Where is Al-Malik in the Quran?
Al-Malik appears in Qur’an 23:116, joined with al-Haqq in the words: So exalted is Allah, the True King. The verse goes on to say there is no god except Him, the Lord of the Noble Throne.