Al-Qayyum

The One who sustains Himself and sustains all of existence, on Whom everything depends while He depends on nothing: 'Allah — there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Sustaining' (Quran 2:255, the Ayat al-Kursi).

Explanations here are concise summaries. Scholarly interpretation of the Names may vary — where it does, this platform points to the difference rather than presenting one view as settled fact.

• 1.What are you trying to sustain by yourself that only the Sustainer can sustain?
• 2.What does this Name tell you about where your daily strength really comes from?

Begin your day with Ayat al-Kursi, tasting the meaning of Al-Hayy Al-Qayyum.

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