الرَّقِيب
Ar-Raqeeb
The Watchful
Al-Kareem Al-Mujeeb

The Essence

Ar-Raqeeb is the Ever-Watchful. He continuously observes all creation without a moment of distraction. Recognizing this name instills the spiritual state of Ihsan (excellence)—worshipping Allah as though you see Him, knowing He sees you.

In the Quran

إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلَيْكُمْ رَقِيبًا
"Indeed Allah is ever, over you, an Observer (Raqeeb). (Surah An-Nisa 4:1)"

In Your Duas

يَا رَقِيبُ احْرُسْنِي بِعَيْنِكَ الَّتِي لاَ تَنَامُ
"O Raqeeb (Watchful), guard me with Your eye that never sleeps."
— General Supplication (Quran 7:180)
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