Meaning & Explanation
Al-Qabid is the One who withholds and constricts provision, souls, and hearts according to His wisdom. He withholds to test, to purify, or to redirect. His withholding is never arbitrary but always purposeful.
Quran References
2 versesContext: Allah controls provision
وَاللَّهُ يَقْبِضُ وَيَبْسُطُ
“And Allah withholds and extends”
Context: Provision is in Allah's control alone
أَوَلَمْ يَعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّهَ يَبْسُطُ الرِّزْقَ لِمَن يَشَاءُ وَيَقْدِرُ
“Do they not know that Allah extends provision for whom He wills and restricts it?”
Exemplifying Story
quranAyyub's Test of Withholding
Reference: Surah Sad 38:41-44
Prophet Ayyub had wealth, health, and family. Then Al-Qabid withheld it all as a test. He lost his wealth, his health deteriorated until he was abandoned, and his children died. For years he suffered, yet never complained against Allah. He said: "Adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful." Al-Qabid then restored everything doubled - his health, his wealth, and gave him new children. His patience became legendary.
When Al-Qabid withholds, it may be the greatest test or the greatest blessing in disguise. Patience in constriction leads to expansion.