Also known as: Ar Raqeeb · Ya Raqib · Al-Raqib
اَلرَّقِيْبُ
English
The Ever-Watchful.
ar-Raqīb
Reference
- Ibn Ḥibbān 1/381
Explanation
Ar-Raqīb comes from the root r-q-b, which means to watch over something closely and keep it under observation. As a Name of Allah it describes One who observes everything and is never unaware of any of it. It is one of the Names of Allah. It affirms that Allah watches over every action.
Questions and answers
What does Ar-Raqib mean?
Ar-Raqib means the Ever-Watchful. It comes from the root r-q-b, to watch over something closely, and describes Allah as the One who observes everything and is never unaware of any of it.
Where is Ar-Raqib reported?
Ar-Raqib is one of the Names of Allah, and this Name is reported by Ibn Hibban.