Name 54 of 99
الْمَتِينُ
Al-Matin – The Firm, the Steadfast
- Transliteration
- Al-Matin
- Meaning
- The Firm, the Steadfast
- Arabic root
- م ت ن
- Theme
- Power and might
Meaning of Al-Matin
Al-Matin is the One whose strength is firm and unshakeable, never needing support or rest. In Surah adh-Dhariyat it appears with Ar-Razzaq and "Possessor of strength", emphasising that His provision comes from perfect, enduring power.
Al-Matin in the Quran
Al-Matin appears in the Quran as a name or description of Allah. A verse where it occurs:
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ ٱلرَّزَّاقُ ذُو ٱلْقُوَّةِ ٱلْمَتِينُ
Lo! Allah! He it is that giveth livelihood, the Lord of unbreakable might.
Reflection
A firm foundation of faith comes from relying on the One whose strength never fails.
Related names: power and might
Frequently asked questions
What does Al-Matin mean?
Al-Matin (الْمَتِينُ) means "The Firm, the Steadfast". Al-Matin is the One whose strength is firm and unshakeable, never needing support or rest. In Surah adh-Dhariyat it appears with Ar-Razzaq and "Possessor of strength", emphasising that His provision comes from perfect, enduring power.
Is Al-Matin mentioned in the Quran?
Yes. Al-Matin is mentioned as a name or description of Allah in Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:58.
The list of 99 names follows the order of the narration in Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3507, without the name “Allah”, and adds Al-Ahad from Sunan Ibn Majah 3861. The hadith that Allah has ninety-nine names is in Sahih al-Bukhari 2736 and Sahih Muslim 2677. Quran text: Tanzil (Uthmani); translation: Marmaduke Pickthall (1930, public domain).