الْقَيُّومُ

Al-Qayyoom

المعنى · Meaning

القائم بنفسه

The One who remains and does not end.

الشرح والدلالة · Explanation

القيوم هو القائم بنفسه المقيم لغيره، الذي لا تأخذه سنة ولا نوم.

Al-Qayyoom means 'The Self-Subsisting' or 'The Sustainer of All'. It signifies that Allah is the One who sustains and maintains all existence. He is self-sufficient, not in need of anything, while all creation depends on Him for its existence and continuation. He manages the affairs of the universe and keeps everything in order. His existence is eternal and necessary. Quran References: 'Allah—there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence (Al-Qayyoom)' (2:255). 'Faces will be humbled before the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence' (20:111). Spiritual Significance: Al-Qayyoom reminds us that Allah is the only self-sufficient being, and we depend entirely on Him for our existence. Benefit: Reciting Al-Qayyoom brings stability, strengthens reliance on Allah, and reminds us of our dependence on Him. It is beneficial for those seeking spiritual and emotional stability.